Spirit of Rowan: A chance to explore right at our backdoor: Stanback...
SALISBURY — Catawba College is home to a lot of cool things, but one aspect — the Stanback Ecological Preserve — stands out for its commitment to capturing local flora and fauna in an accessible way...
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Spirit of Rowan: A trip back in time: Yadkin River area is rich in ties to...
By Kylie Bailey The long dirt road to meet Dr. Wayne Koontz was bumpy and winding. The view of the Yadkin adjacent to the dirt road was a disappointing spectacle of muddy water with an icy top that...
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Spirit of Rowan: A store for outdoor enthusiasts and great place to hang out
SALISBURY — Described as a great place to hang out, Backcountry & Beyond is more than just an outdoor store. Owner/operator Jeff Moose likes to “call it an outdoor experience,” adding that they are...
View ArticleSpirit of Rowan: Granite Quarry has many different irons in the fire to...
GRANITE QUARRY — The town of Granite Quarry has put a lot of work into its outdoors presence. That effort is close to coming to fruition, as the town is close to implementing a new master plan for the...
View ArticleSpirit of Rowan: A river runs through us: How the Yadkin Riverkeeper is...
ROWAN COUNTY — It’s almost too easy to take water for granted. Even though water covers over 70 percent of Earth’s surface, only 1 percent of it is actually drinkable. Helping supply more than 841,000...
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Spirit of Rowan: This gym does not require a membership
Let’s face it. Everyone could probably use a little more movement during the day, but between work and other responsibilities, it can be hard to find the time. Dr. Ryan Fairall is assistant professor...
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Spirit of Rowan: Explore and expand your horizons
SALISBURY — Imagine being able to visit a rainforest, outer space and the wetlands, all without leaving Rowan County. Students can do all this and more at Horizons Unlimited and Science, 1636 Parkview...
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Spirit of Rowan: Preserving our land: Three Rivers Land Trust’s effort to...
SALISBURY — As more and more land development happens close to Rowan County and the rest of North Carolina, it can be easy to forget that in order to create sustainable communities, there still needs...
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