Outdoor Recreation Gear Guide
If you were at all like us, during the COVID shutdown, you decided it was a perfect time to enjoy more of the great outdoors. Just imagining a long stroll, a quest for unique wildlife, or a peaceful…
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Category: Recreation & Sports
River Rat Regatta Returns
The Smithfield Yacht Club will open once again for the River Rat Regatta on the Neuse on Saturday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats from…
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Updates from Clayton Parks & Rec
What’s New in Clayton - Sports, Parks, Trails, & More! For this week’s blog we sat down with Clayton Parks & Recreation for a list of all the exciting new and up-coming recreational assets and…
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JoCo Updates Outdoor Offerings & Access
As the weather gets cooler here in JoCo and we usher fall in, it’s the perfect time to double-down on all your outdoor activities. Explore new places in the county or revisit places you’ve been…
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Explore Howell Woods
Up-coming Events at Howell Woods Through the Summer We know it is so very hot these days, but we are all eager to get outside our homes safely and in wide open spaces, so opportunities for hiking and…
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Make JoCo Part of Your Spring Adventures
The weather will soon be warming, many are choosing to be vaccinated, and the state of NC is easing restrictions on many of our tourism partners. As you think about fun, safe day trips or even…
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Sip & Stroll JoCo This Weekend
With the weather warming up, many people are looking to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. May we suggest a fun activity that combines enjoying JoCo’s many parks and greenways with our…
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JoCo's Parks, Greenways, & Open-Spaces Coordinator
In 2013 the Johnston County Recreation & Sports Council was created. At the time, the Johnston County Visitors Bureau (JCVB) was looking to market the county’s sports facilities to group tournament…
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Hey Raleigh, What you don't know about JoCo...
Hey Raleigh, Johnston County is your neighbor to the east and just 20-30 minutes from your doors. Did you know that Clayton is in Johnston County…you may have heard of the cool nightlife scene and…
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What events are coming up at Howell Woods?
We know it is so very hot these days, but we are all eager to get outside our homes safely and in wide open spaces, so opportunities for hiking and exploring recreational sites like Howell Woods…
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