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Lazy Summer Travel: Taking It Easy on the River

July 17, 2008 at 9:20 AM | 2 Comments

If you find yourself visiting western North Carolina this summer (maybe for the Bele Chere festival?) then you may want to stick around a little longer and take in some nature. Mountain Adventure Guides provides the opportunity for beginners to head out onto the French Broad River and test their skills.

Located about 30 minutes from Asheville, the guides offer a relaxed rafting experience and allow plenty of time to stop and take in the sights. This isn't really an edgy summer vacation, but sometimes you want to do something outdoors without the risk of drowning.

You'll head out for about a half-day and travel five miles along the river. The rookie-level adventure will only set you back $43 per person, and if you're into foliage you'll get a 10 percent discount after September 1. If you're more of an adventure seeker, there are also a couple more intense options--but those are really better in the spring when the river really gets going.

Related Stories:
· Mountain Adventure Guides [Official Site]
· Rafting coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo of a slightly different experience: Rupert Taylor-Price]

Summer Festivals

Celebrate Beautiful Living at Bele Chere

July 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM | 3 Comments

For the last 30 years, downtown Asheville, North Carolina has come alive with its street festival, Bele Chere. This year, the celebration of beautiful living takes place July 25-27. Downtown is transformed into a huge entertainment venue, with revelers roaming about--without having to worry about traffic.

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Kevin Federline

Is N.C. the New Toronto? K-Fed Thinks So!

August 27, 2007 at 8:55 AM | 0 Comments

Who let Kevin Federline out of L.A.? The famous Cheeto-pusher turned "responsible" divorced dad has crossed the country to film a multi-episode arc on the CW series "One Tree Hill," which takes place (and is filmed) in North Carolina. Federline is stretching his acting muscles to play Jason, a rock singer (not rapper!) who mixes with the all-grown-up cast.

This isn't the city of Wilmington's first major film invasion; besides hosting the teen drama of another generation, "Dawson's Creek," it has also played host to the casts of "Blue Velvet," "A Walk to Remember" and "Super Mario Bros."

Related Stories:
· Wilmington Hotels [HotelChatter]
· What's Filming in Wilmington [ncfilm]

[Photo: JustJared]