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Features

Finding the Perfect Campsite

With a little luck and a lot of patience, campers can score an ideal place to pitch a tent — unless someone else claims it first.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Chasing Waterfalls

Stumbling upon a mountain stream cascading down a ravine can be unforgettable, but some memories require a little more effort.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Dance Hall Days

The weathered clubhouse that sits on the edge of a farm pond in Randolph County may be faded, but the memories made there are still vibrant.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: His Time, Her Time

When an avid outdoorsman marries a devotee of Crystal Coast no-wake zones, compromise is a necessity.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: The Value of a Dollar

Lessons learned while working the cash register at Sutton’s Drug Store in Chapel Hill went beyond just making change.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Return of the Thunder Chicken

Our spring woods would be a lot quieter today if not for a North Carolina conservationist who was devoted to wild turkeys.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: One Man’s Palmetto Bug…

The beach bugs most of us know and loathe aren’t nearly as disgusting as they are by their other name.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Treasure Chest

Our fondest memories often involve food, and a freezer holds a trove of stories.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Whimmy Diddle Magic

Mastering this simple-looking mountain toy requires more than just yelling “gee” and “haw.” Or does it?

by T. Edward Nickens
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