Jan 19Music Education: Spotlight on Teacher, Pablo SalamancaBy Allyson Wainright Pablo Salamanca’s teaching philosophy is simple: “I believe in diversity, equality, and inclusion. I think that all children deserve a well-rounded education, so my philosophy is teaching my kids the necessary skills to be successful inside and outside the room as citizens.” On November 19, 2022, Salamanca…4 min read4 min read
Jan 19Music Education: Spotlight on NC Teacher, Meredith ReganBy Allyson Wainright You can hear claps, snaps, and pats in Meredith Regan’s classroom, on the playground, and even during lunch. Students joyfully practiced clapping songs and games from music class throughout the school day. Regan has realized that these activities were a remedy for the lack of interpersonal connection…3 min read3 min read
Nov 4, 2022Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature PreserveBy Allyson Wainright Aristotle said, “In all things of nature, there is something marvelous.” So, I went in search of something marvelous. With North Carolina’s vast landscapes, it isn’t a matter of if there are marvelous sights, but which marvelous sight to see. …4 min read4 min read
Oct 10, 2022From streets to seats: using Raleigh’s bus transit system for a trip to NCMABy Allyson Wainright Downtown Raleigh offers some great sites to see, but if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, try exploring museums the city has to offer. There’s the Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Museum of History located in the heart of…Nc Path5 min readNc Path5 min read
Published in NC PATH·Apr 7, 2022Hanging Rock State ParkWould you just look at this view? It’s really spectacular when you think about it — reaching the peak of the summit and being able to look east for miles and in one direction, then turn around and look north towards the start of the Blue Ridge Mountains. …5 min read5 min read
Published in NCCulture Kids·Mar 2, 2022Medoc Mountain State Park: WildflowersMedoc Mountain State Park is home to many kinds of wildflowers throughout the year, usually from February until November. But it’s early spring that has some special species. Later in the spring and summer, the trees shade the forest floor. So before that happens, spring forest wildflowers take advantage…2 min read2 min read
Published in NCCulture Kids·Feb 17, 2022Haw River State Park: What are Wetlands?What makes a wetland a wetland? Well, being wet is only part of the whole picture: Well, “wetness” is a big part of it. There are lots of different types of wetlands out there, from saltmarshes to cypress swamps, but all wetlands typically have three things in common: water…3 min read3 min read
Published in NCCulture Kids·Feb 17, 2022Haw River State Park: Eastern Box TurtleHave you ever seen an eastern box turtle? At Haw River State Park, rangers track these turtles using radio telemetry, a combination of devices and radio signals to find the location of various animals, including the box turtle. Park rangers and scientists can collect data about how box turtle…2 min read2 min read
Published in NC PATH·Feb 17, 2022Lake Norman State ParkBy Emily McIntosh — This particular story is for all the people that don’t think hiking in the Piedmont/Central region of North Carolina is a good idea in the winter. …6 min read6 min read
Published in NC PATH·Oct 19, 2021Jordan Lake State Recreation AreaBy Emily McIntosh — “Previously on Emily’s Life…” I was paddling downstream on the New River, learning all the ins and outs of kayaking (but mostly floating as the river guided me down. It was a lot of lounging). …5 min read5 min read
