Sep 7, 2011 | Arts, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
The Museum Park is located on the grounds of the NC Museum of Art at 2110 Blue Ridge Rd just outside the beltline. Part of the trail through the park is shared with the Reedy Creek Trail greenway, which connects Meredith College to Umstead Park and Schenck Forest. The...
Sep 1, 2011 | Arts, Events, Good Info, South West Raleigh
New to the market this week Triple T Ranch who will be selling chicken meat and eggs. Also, Ronnie Moore’s Fruits and Veggies will have fresh flowers and herbs for sale. We are also welcoming back Blue Sky Dining as our food truck this week. Chef Mike will be...
Aug 31, 2011 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Powell Drive Park is another example of a Raleigh park that offers more features than meets the eye. Drive past Powell Drive Park and you might only see the features closest to the road, such as the unattractive neighborhood building, playground area, and tennis...
Aug 25, 2011 | Arts, Events, Good Info, South West Raleigh
Update on August 27: The Saturday Market is closed today due to Hurricane Irene. Be safe. The Saturday Market features vendors the include Locals Seafood, Two Pounds Mustard, Veggie Barn, Double T Farms, New Grass Gardens, Porch Rockin’, Calico Farmstead Cheese,...
Aug 24, 2011 | Good Info, South West Raleigh
Raleigh isn’t a coastal area but that doesn’t mean we aren’t familiar with hurricane season and the devastation one of the big storms can bring. In 1996 Hurricane Fran caused significant damage and flooding in the this area that took years to recover...
Aug 24, 2011 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Picturesque. Serene. Beloved. All words to describe my recent visits to Lake Johnson Park. Lake Johnson Park is located in the heart of southwest Raleigh at 4601 Avent Ferry Rd. Its popularity is evident with the many parking lots scattered throughout the park. On two...
