The Sans Souci Ferry – Windsor, NC
It’s a smooth ride that gets rave reviews from thousands every year, but it’s one that you may never have heard of before.
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Hoggard Christmas Wonderland of Lights – Windsor, NC
5 electric meters and miles of cords and wires power one of the largest Christmas light displays in Eastern North Carolina. It’s a year round labor of love that the Hoggard family does for one very special reason.
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Cashie Wetlands Walk – Windsor, NC
The Cashie Wetlands Walk is a 1000 yard boardwalk through the marshlands bordering the Cashie River in Windsor, NC.
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Clary sage keeps the world smelling fresh longer – Merry Hill, NC
Every spring, the beautiful pink and purple flowers of the clary sage plant light up the fields in Bertie and surrounding counties in North Carolina. It’s one of the few places in the world where farmers grow it.
Over 50 years ago, scientists at R.J. Reynolds discovered a chemical compound in clary sage that could help enhance fragrances. The pretty flowers do put off a strong odor that can be smelled for miles around, but the scent isn’t exactly what scientists are after.
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