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SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2015 UCW 19 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM OUTDOORS & RECREATION OUTDOORS & RECREATION Best Golf Course Gates Four Golf & Country Club 6775 Irongate Drive 910.425.6667 or www.gatesfour.com When you want to relax and spend some time on the greens, where do you Head? For many local residents, the destination is Gates Four. Gates Four Golf and Country Club is one of the premier golfing facili- ties in the area showcas- ing a newly renovated 18 hole championship golf course. Bent grass greens and towering long leaf pine trees line the fairways making this Kris Spence-redesigned golf course one of the premier clubs in the country. Experienced and trained PGA professionals are on hand to assist you with your game, arrange a golf outing, schedule a private lesson or help plan a charity event. However, Gates Four offers Fayetteville residents much more than golf. Amenities abound. You can enjoy swimming, tennis or relax in their elegant clubhouse that offers conference facilities, a dining room, a grill and full service bar. Under the supervision of General Manager Kevin Lavertu, Gates Four con- tinues to reach new heights in excellence. So, whether you want to enjoy a casual round of golf, plan a special meeting, create a charity event or plan a wedding that will be cherished and remembered for years, call Kevin and experience firsthand why Gates Four Golf and Country Club was designated "Best of the Best". Best Local Fishing Hole Lake Rim 2214 Tar Kiln Drive 910.433.1018 or www.fcpr.us Lake Rim is a peaceful slice of Fayetteville that has a lot to offer the local community. One group in the community that takes full advantage of the lake and its associated ben- efits is the local anglers. Local fishermen know if they want to throw their line but not travel to far, they can head over to Lake Rim where they can take in the peaceful set- ting on the bank of the lake and fish to their heart's con- tent. Throughout the year, there are several special events for anglers of all ages. Whether it's taking your kid fishing or trying for the biggest fish in the lake, Lake Rim is the best place for fishermen to spend some time wasting time. Best Martial Arts Instruction Smith Family Dojo 4251 Legion Road, Suite 113, Hope Mills 910.4987.1677 www.smithfamilydojo.com Established in 2012, Smith Family Dojo is one of the fastest growing traditional Karate and Self-Defense schools in Hope Mills. Sensei Kevin H. Smith is a 5th Degree Black Belt (Godan) in Okinawa Kenpo Karate & Kobudo (weap- ons). He has been actively training for more than 25 years and is a student of Hanshi Larry Isaac (10th Degree Black Belt, JuDan) of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Sensei Smith is also a Lifetime Member of the Universal Martial Arts Association. Sensei Smith's primary goal is to develop future Black Belts, who are fit, both mentally and physically. Sensei Smith, receives ongoing training, both in the Martial Arts, as well as traditional teaching methods for students of all ages. Not only does he believe in a strong body, but places great emphasis on a strong mind. Sensei NEVER underscores the importance of a good education. Best Place to Take a Hike, Best Place to Walk Your Dog Cape Fear River Trail 631 Sherman Dr. 910.433.1579 www.fcpr.us Voted the Best Place to Take a Hike, the Cape Fear River Trail is a 4.3 mile, paved, linear trail that winds through the woods along the Cape Fear River. You can walk among the trees' canopy when you traverse the covered bridge which spans across a deep ravine and waterfall. An 800 foot boardwalk takes you through a wetland area teaming with wildlife. A couple of steep hills can challenge your fitness goals. Parking is available at the trail heads at Clark Park off Sherman Drive or the Jordan Soccer Complex on Treetop Dr. And, if you have a four-legged friend, he is also welcome at the Cape Fear River Trail. Leashed dogs are welcomed on the Cape Fear River Trail, and quality time spent with your favorite canine companion in the trail's nature beauty will be a delight for both of you. Best Recreation Center and Best Picnic Area Stedman Recreation Center 175 Circle Drive, Stedman 910.433.1440 www.fcpr.us Stedman Recreation Center is truly a community gathering place. Yes, the center offers the traditional youth sports programs that we have all come to know from T-ball to Coach Pitch to Little League, but it offers so much more. For adults there is a mix of fitness programs not only for the body but also for the mind. You can drop in for Body Pump Class and then head over to a Public Speaking Class. Bored on Friday night? Head over to the Friday Night Food, Fun and Fellowship at the Center. Or maybe you want to find mentors for your teens, no place better than the Boys to Men/Girls to Women Clubs held at the center or let them attend the Youth Social on Peer Pressure. Combine these great activities with special events like Breakfast With the Easter Bunny, Mother's Day Tea Party and Party in the Park and you can see why readers voted Stedman the Best Recreation Center in the community. And if you spend your morning at the recreation center, you can easily spend your afternoon at Sted Park, where you can play more games or you can sit back and relax and have a fun, family picnic. Stedman's peaceful sur- roundings ensure that you will have the quiet you are looking for and the space to spread out and enjoy a great meal. The Best of Fayetteville issue is on- line all year long! Visit www.upandcomingweekly.com.