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Picture Perfect Porches

Taylor Bowler,

Lori Shaw and Jennifer Dolan met eight years ago, when their kids were in preschool. Both had lived and worked in New York; now, they lived five minutes apart in south Charlotte. “We came from the northeast, where fall is,…

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NC Ziplines Canopy Tours

Myra Wright,

You don’t have to travel to a distant rainforest to soar through the treetops on a zip line.

Solo Summer With Kids

Diane C. Shearer,

For single parents, summertime often means juggling work schedules, child care and camps for the kids. Here are some tips to make summer simpler...

5 Family-Friendly North Carolina Beaches

Renee Roberson,

One of the many benefits to living in the Carolinas is the opportunity to visit a variety of beaches within just a few hours.

Camping With Kids

Kim Justen,

Plus, tips for making first-time camping excursions ones you want to remember.

Fishing Fun: Dads and Kids Reel in Some Fun Together

Kelly Yale,

While some may think fishing is a hobby of days gone by, it still can be one of the most rewarding experiences fathers teach their children and hand down from one generation to the next.

5 Budget-Friendly Family Vacation Destinations

Lee McCracken,

Whether you prefer to drive or fly, there are lots of vacation deals and destinations ready to welcome families who are looking for fun but also watching their pennies. Here's a look at just a few.

Those Summer Days

Sue Henninger,

Make the most of summer weekends with your kids enjoying the lazy days of summer the old-fashioned way.

Cool by the Pool

Lee MrCracken,

Summer equals days spent pool side. See the latest gadgets and accessories for splashing good times.

Fly the Flag

US History.org,

June 14 is Flag Day. Be a vexillologist and share your flag knowledge.

Getting Out and About With Children With Special Needs

Nancy Popkin,

The warm weather beckons families to the park, the zoo and, soon, the swimming pool. But when you are a parent of a child with special needs, getting out of the house can seem like more trouble than fun.

Catawba Science Center

Heather Bailey,

Want to get your kids excited about science and nature? It’s easy to do at the Catawba Science Center in Hickory.

Patterson Farm

Linda Bailey,

Spend a day picking strawberries at Patterson Farm and learning about farm life.

Spring Into Camp

Eve White,

Springtime is decision time for planning summer fun. No doubt about it, everyone is talking about camp, and the time has come to sign up.

Vacation Deals: By Land, Air & Sea

Robin Whitsell,

Staycation was the buzzword last year, and rightly so. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, last year saw 16.7 million fewer U.S. airline passengers than 2008 — the fewest air passengers of the decade.