Pick up a paddle
Kayaking in the city limits? Yup, adventuresome types can grab their own gear and head for the Cape Fear River by checking out boat ramps at Campbellton Landing or Clark Park. Information: 433.1547 or www.fcpr.us
Photo courtesy of Jim Higgins Great garden No horsing around
It just might be one of Fayetteville’s best-kept secrets: Smith Lake Riding Stables on Fort Bragg offers trail rides every day. Information: 396.4510 or www.fortbraggmwr.com
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A Fayetteville find is about to get even better: the Cape Fear Botanical Garden is building a new visitors pavilion. But don’t wait until early next year to visit all 79 acres. Information: 486.0221 or www.capefearbg.org