Christmas Cookie Recipes

http://hubpages.com/hub/Christmas-Cookie-Recipes---

Christmas Candy - Fudge & Peanut Brittle

http://hubpages.com/hub/Christmas-Candy---Fudge--Peanut-Brittle

Eggnog Recipes for Christmas & New Years

http://hubpages.com/hub/Eggnog-Recipes---Cookies--French-Toast--Cheesecake--More

Play The Andy Griffith Show Online Hangman Game - Direct from Mayberry!

http://hubpages.com/hub/Andy-Griffith-Show-Hangman-Game-Mayberry--NC

Real Christmas Trees - Selection, Care, & Safety

http://hubpages.com/hub/Real-Christmas-Trees---Selection-Care--Safety

The Meteor Lakes Byway

http://hubpages.com/hub/Crossing-Carolina---The-Meteor-Lakes-Byway

Experiencing the North Carolina Coast by Bike

http://hubpages.com/hub/Experiencing-the-North-Carolina-Coast-by-Bike

The Nantahala Byway

http://hubpages.com/hub/North-Carolinas-Scenic-Nantahala-Byway

The Waterfall Byway

http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Waterfall-Byway

America's Favorite Christmas Tree - The North Carolina Fraser Fir

http://hubpages.com/hub/The-North-Carolina-Fraser-Fir---Americas-Favorite-Christmas-Tree

Profile of The King - Richard Petty

http://hubpages.com/hub/Richard-Petty---A-Profile-of-The-King-of-NASCAR

How to Use Your Leftover Turkey

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Put-That-Leftover-Holiday-Turkey-to-Good-Use

Christmas Trees - From The Farm To Your Home

http://hubpages.com/hub/Christmas-Trees---From-The-Farm-To-Your-Home

Preparing Your Thanksgiving & Christmas Turkey

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Prepare-the-Perfect-Turkey-for-Thanksgiving--Christmas

Turkey Gobbler Facts Known By Few - Impress Your Friends

http://hubpages.com/hub/Turkey-Facts-Known-By-Few

Tips for Reducing Your Auto Insurance Rates

http://hubpages.com/hub/Tips-For-Reducing-Your-Auto-Insurance-Rates

North Carolina Weather

http://hubpages.com/hub/North-Carolina-Weather

The Lighthouses of North Carolina

http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Lighthouses-of-North-Carolina

North Carolina Surf Fishing

http://hubpages.com/hub/Your-Fishing-Pole--The-North-Carolina-Surf

Durham, North Carolina - The Quickie Tour

http://hubpages.com/hub/Durham--North-Carolina

North Carolina Coastal Fishing License

http://hubpages.com/hub/North-Carolina-Coastal-Fishing---New-License-Required

Chicken Stew Recipes

http://hubpages.com/hub/If-Its-Fall-in-North-Carolina--Its-Time-for-Chicken-Stew

North Wilkesboro, NC - Key to the Blue Ridge

http://hubpages.com/hub/North-Wilkesboro--North-Carolina---Key-to-the-Blue-Ridge

Fort Fisher, NC - Civil War Landmark

http://hubpages.com/hub/Fort-Fisher--North-Carolina---Civil-War-Landmark

North Carolina State Historic Sites

http://hubpages.com/hub/North-Carolina-State-Historic-Sites

Wilmington, NC - The Port City

http://hubpages.com/hub/Wilmington--North-Carolina

Know Your North Carolina Counties

http://hubpages.com/hub/Counties-in-North-Carolina---The-Master-List

North Carolina Fishing Piers - Memories Are Made Here

http://hubpages.com/hub/North-Carolina-Coastal-Fishing-Piers

The North Carolina Geography Class

http://hubpages.com/hub/North-Carolina---The-Geography-Class

Hunting in North Carolina - Know Your Tree Stand

http://hubpages.com/hub/Hunting-in-North-Carolina---Know-Your-Tree-Stand

Raleigh, NC

http://hubpages.com/hub/Raleigh__North_Carolina

Grandfather Mountain

http://hubpages.com/hub/Mount_Airy__North_Carolina

Cycling - The Mountains to the Sea Route 2

http://hubpages.com/hub/North-Carolinas-Mountains-to-the-Sea-Route-2

Biltmore House - America's Largest Home

http://hubpages.com/hub/Biltmore-House---Americas-Largest-Home

Boone - The Heart of the High Country

http://hubpages.com/hub/Boone--North-Carolina

Fall Color Leaf Guide

http://hubpages.com/hub/Fall-Color-Leaf-Guide-for-the-North-Carolina-Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

http://hubpages.com/hub/Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park

Scenic Drives in the North Carolina Mountains

http://hubpages.com/hub/Scenic-Drives-in-the-North-Carolina-Mountains

Greensboro - History, Attractions, Things to See & Do

http://hubpages.com/hub/Greensboro__North_Carolina

High Point - Furniture Capital of the World

http://hubpages.com/hub/High-Point--North-Carolina

Chimney Rock Park

Chimney Rock Park - the key part of the the new Hickory Nut Gorge State Park.

Learn more at

http://hubpages.com/hub/Chimney-Rock-Park---Hickory-Nut-Gorge-State-Park

It's Time To Hit The Parkway!

The Blue Ridge Parkway is America's Favorite Drive! To learn more about the parkway, click here:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Blue_Ridge_Parkway

For information on points of interest along the North Carolina section of the parkway, follow this link:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Blue_Ridge_Parkway_-_North_Carolina

The Beast of the Southeast

Lowe's Motor Speedway, formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway, is considered to be the home track for most NASCAR teams. Find out why at:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Lowes_Motor_Speedway

Hockey Returning to Winston-Salem

Minor league hockey will return to Winston-Salem this fall. The Twin City Cyclones, who will compete in the seven-team Southern Professional Hockey League, will open the season on October 25 at the Coliseum Annex.

Mount Airy, North Carolina - Prelude to Mayberry

Popular belief is that Mount Airy, NC was the inspiration for everybody's favorite town of Mayberry. Get a glimpse of Mount Airy at

http://hubpages.com/hub/Mount_Airy__North_Carolina

This Is Big...BIG BIG!!! Aww..."Big" Ain't The Word For It

Today is a red-letter day in North Carolina! That's because...

IT'S RAINING!!!

Thank you, Lord! We certainly needed every drop! :-)

Asheville, North Carolina - History & Attractions

Known for its natural beauty and located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville serves as a hub for community events and festivals in the western part of North Carolina.

Learn more at:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Asheville__North_Carolina

NASCAR Lugnuts

NASCAR's Robert Yates has announced that he will retire as the head of the team he started 20 years ago and turn the reigns over to his son, Doug.

Also, for some unknown reason, the partnership deal that Yates had agreed to with the Indy-car Newman-Haas team will not take place.

Victory Junction Gang Camp

The Victory Junction Gang Camp is enriching the lives of children with serious illnesses or chronic medical conditions. To learn more about the camp founded by Kyle & Pattie Petty, click on:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Victory_Junction_Gang_Camp

How About Those Hillbilles?

Congratulations to Appalachian State on their victory over Michigan. The Wolverines are taking a lot of heat for scheduling the Mountaineers. However, I would like to give a tip of the hat to Michigan for having the courage to play Appalachian. Most of the "big" programs wouldn't touch this game with a 10-foot yard marker.

Raleigh, NC - Not Just a Place for Barney Fife to Party

Remember where Barney Fife liked to go on vacation? That's right...Raleigh is where the action is. Learn more by following the link below.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Raleigh__North_Carolina

NASCAR Lugnuts : Busch Lets Toyata Cat Out of the Bag

Kyle Busch has confirmed that the Joe Gibbs Racing Team will switch from Chevrolet to Toyota (for some unknown reason that I don't understand) next season. So much for waiting for the "official" announcement with all of the corporate logos in the background. That announcement is not expected until next week.

Grandfather Mountain - One of North Carolina's Favorite Attractions

In addition to its natural beauty and wildlife, Grandfather Mountain is home to an engineering marvel - The Linn Cove Viaduct. Follow the link below to learn more about one of the most popular spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Grandfather_Mountain

Charlotte, North Carolina - The Queen City is a Hornet's Nest!

What were the origins of the nicknames "Queen City" and "Hornet's Nest?" Find out more below, along with attractions and things to do:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Charlotte__North_Carolina_-_History__Attractions_Queen_City

ACC Football 2007 - Games To Not Be Missed

Check out these big-time matchups, key divisional battles, and good old-fashioned grudge matches:

Week 1 - Florida State @ Clemson
Week 2 - Virginia Tech @ LSU
Week 3 - Boston College @ Georgia Tech
Week 4 - Texas A&M @ Miami
Week 5 - Clemson @ Georgia Tech
Week 6 - Virginia Tech @ Clemson
Week 7 - Georgia Tech @ Miami
Week 8 - Miami @ Florida State
Week 9 - Boston College @ Virginia Tech
Week 10 - Virginia Tech @ Georgia Tech
Week 11 - Boston College @ Maryland
Week 12 - Miami @ Virginia Tech
Week 13 - Florida State @ Florida

America's Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Beacon of the Graveyard Of The Atlantic

http://hubpages.com/hub/Cape_Hatteras_Lighthouse

Winston-Salem, North Carolina - History, Attractions, Things To See & Do

Find out more about the town where Jim Lindsey from The Andy Griffith Show goes to shop for guitar picks? Click below.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Winston-Salem__North_Carolina_-_History__Attractions

USS North Carolina Still Serving America

The World War II battleship USS North Carolina is still serving her country today. Click the link below to learn how.

hubpages.com/hub/Battleship_USS_North_Carolina_Still_Serving_Her_Country

Tweetsie Railroad - 50 Years Of Fun

Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, a place for old-fashioned fun still thrives in our high-tech world. Tweetsie Railroad, opened in 1957, remains one of North Carolina’s favorite family destinations.

The theme park features historic Tweetsie No. 12, the last surviving engine from the 50-mile Eastern Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad that ran through the mountains from Boone, NC to Johnson City, TN, beginning in the late 19th century. Area residents named the train "Tweetsie," after the sound that the shrill steam whistle made as it echoed throughout the hills. Visitors can hop aboard the locomotive for a 3-mile Wild West journey through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to the train ride, Tweetsie offers amusement rides and live entertainment. Guests can also visit the animals in the Deer Park and pan for gold.

Park officials expect around 250,000 visitors this year. Three carnival rides and one pirate-theme ride have been recently added, and several special events are planned for this 50th aniversary season.

Tweetsie Railroad is located in western North Carolina between Boone and Blowing Rock along U.S. 321.

Carolina Panthers - Rift Needs To Be Resolved

The Carolina Panthers are unhappy with the failure of DT Kris Jenkins to participate in the team's offseason program. There appears to be hard feelings on both sides, since the team had Jenkins on the trading block before the draft. If the team is not able to go ahead and complete a trade, Jenkins needs to commit himself to the necessary preparation for the upcoming season. His status does not need to become a distraction for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.

NASCAR - The King Turns 70

NASCAR King Richard Petty is trying something new as he celebrates his 70th birthday today. He's going to be at home in Randleman, N.C.

"I can't remember the last time I've been home to celebrate my birthday," Petty said. "I've always been in Daytona. That's fine, too. We won a lot of races there, but it will be nice to be around the family. It's just the way the date landed this year."

A Touch Of Paris In Mayberry?

With all the hysteria over Paris Hilton, I couldn't help but wonder what her stay in the Mayberry Jail might be like. I'm thinking Barney would implement maximum security measures. This means, of course, that the key would be removed from the peg beside the cell and placed in the desk drawer.

Ocracoke Ranked #1

North Carolina’s coast is famous for its history, scenic beauty, water activities, and relaxation. The Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach has been named the number one beach on the America’s Best Beaches List for 2007. The designation was made by international beach expert Stephen Leatherman, who is known as "Dr. Beach." He is identified as one of the foremost authorities on beach quality and has gained international notoriety for his annual list of the best beaches in America, which he has compiled since 1991. For the first time, a beach outside of Hawaii or Florida claimed the top spot on Dr. Beach’s celebrated list.

TOP 10 BEACHES – 2007
1. Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach - Outer Banks, North Carolina
2. Caladesi Island State Park - Dunedin/Clearwater, Florida
3. Coopers Beach - Southampton, New York
4. Hanalei Beach - Kauai, Hawaii
5. Coast Guard Beach - Cape Cod, Massachusetts
6. Hamoa Beach - Maui, Hawaii
7. Main Beach - East Hampton, New York
8. Coronado Beach - San Diego, California
9. Lighthouse Point Park - Daytona Beach, Florida
10. Siesta Beach - Sarasota, Florida

Ocracoke is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Area that visitors enjoy as a respite from hectic, everyday life. Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean surround the island, making it accessible only by boat, ferry, or air. This remote location is inviting to visitors looking for a quiet place to swim, fish, surf, or explore. Ocracoke was once a favorite haunt of Blackbeard the Pirate and the location of his demise.

ACC Basketball

I am a lifelong, diehard Duke Basketball fan. However, I will try to be fair and unbiased as I post tidbits about ACC basketball (it'a a way of life here in N.C.) that may not have made the headlines. Here's one for example...Well, what do you know? It just happens to contain good news for us Dukies! :-)

Duke PG Greg Paulus has been cleared to begin full workouts. He suffered a broken foot last season, but played the full schedule before having surgery after the season.

Mayberry Hangman

Let's begin with a game of Hangman from the classic TV sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. The puzzle may be a name, place, memorable quote, or anything associated with the show. Please guess only consonants before beginning with vowels. A slash in the puzzle indicates a space between words in order to make the puzzle easier to read. Simply use the Comments option to guess a letter or solve the puzzle.

Puzzle #1:

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