All assets associated with the tag: Recreation
A common problem is there aren't enough pickleball courts for the people who want to play. The city of Raleigh has two places for outdoor public courts: At Method Community Park and North Hills Park.
Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist
Pickles and Play's seven indoor pickleball courts are open in Wake Forest. A second Chapel Hill location is set to open in January.
Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
Three Wake County towns are voting on parks and recreation bonds in November, which would pay for new parks, greenways and community centers.
Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter
It's no secret that Raleigh is a wonderful city known for outdoor adventures and plenty of nature.
Isaiah Lee and Matt Kalanz have taken different paths to the semifinals, but they work together to conquer the competition on American Ninja Warrior.
Two Holly Springs athletes are still in the competition for Season 15 of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior."
Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist
The sport of pickleball is growing in popularity throughout the country, which includes the Triangle. Everything you need to know about pickleball in Raleigh.
Joe Borrelli is an IPTPA Level II coach based in Raleigh. He's coached pickleball for the past 10 years.
Durham offers a plethora of fantastic free attractions and experiences that will keep everyone entertained.
Rachel Driskell, WRAL contributor
The Triangle is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and a wide range of activities suitable for all ages. And thankfully, many of those things to do are actually free.
Raleigh has eight "public pools", and they're all scheduled to be open for the Memorial Day weekend. Raleigh Parks and Recreation officials say they are much better staffed and prepared this year.
Drive Shack is ready to host your next event - whatever it may be!
The Tar Heel 10 Miler is designed to celebrate YOU. Showcasing downtown Chapel Hill, the UNC campus, and the surrounding historic neighborhoods it's a true Carolina tradition with thousands of UNC alumni crossing the finish line each year. This year's race is Aprli 22, 2023.
Many places in the Triangle area are known for beautiful hiking trails - but did you know several popular hiking spots lead to the remains of abandoned structures, mills and even cemeteries dating back as early as the 1700s?
Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer
If you've never visited Fayetteville, stop and read this first. We present you with the top Fayetteville attractions, so you know how to spend your 48 hours.
While the North Carolina mountains provide the best views and hiking trails in the state, the Triangle also has plenty of options for those wanting to save on gas.
Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer
This virtual race features a One-Mile Fun Run and 5K will be completed between Nov. 22-28.
Free downtown docks and a welcoming spirit has made Little Washington a top pick for many boaters.
Lisa D'Aromando & Abbey Slattery
Washington, N.C., is the perfect place to kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, or anything in between.
Paula Stephenson, Washington Tourism Development Authority
You may want to avoid some of the popular state parks this summer due to an increase in visitors.
Sloane Heffernan, WRAL reporter
In the Raleigh metro area, RV dealers are generating annual sales of $81 million, according to the Outdoorsy report.
Want to get away for a few days but don't want to go too far from home? Try a tiny house trip.
Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About
It all began on Jan. 13, 1957, when the Wham-O Company began producing the Pluto Platter, later known as the Frisbee. George Sappenfield, of Surry County, is a disc golf pioneer. He came up with the idea when he was a recreation leader, trying to think of activities people could do at playgrounds.
The ax-throwing trend is taking over the country, and Billy McDaniel of Epic Axe let Renee Chou and Ken Smith try out the trend.
