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  North Carolina - MSN Encarta
It is bounded by Virginia on the north, Tennessee on the west, and South Carolina and Georgia on the south.
North Carolina’s name is derived from the Latin word Carolinus, meaning “of Charles.” The state was named in honor of King Charles I and King Charles II of England by their friends and supporters who were establishing colonies in the southern part of the Virginia colony.
The Cape Fear River, one of the principal rivers in the state, begins in the Piedmont and flows southeastward as a stream laden with yellow muds and silts until it converges with a large backwater tributary known as the Northeast Cape Fear River.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761568046/North_Carolina.html   (1722 words)

  
 North Carolina. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Running along the entire coast of North Carolina, serving as a buffer against the Atlantic, is a long chain of barrier islands (the Outer Banks), with constantly shifting sand dunes, from which project three famous capes—Hatteras, Lookout, and Fear.
Within the year North Carolina repealed the act ceding the land; however, the cession was reenacted in 1789, and that territory became (1796) the state of Tennessee.
The nationwide agrarian revolt reached North Carolina in the Granger movement (1875), the Farmers’ Alliance (1887), and the Populist party, which united with the Republicans to carry the state elections in 1894 and 1896.
www.bartleby.com /65/no/NorthCar.html   (2574 words)

  
 Lumber Wild and Scenic River, North Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The river's headwaters are known as Drowning Creek; the waterway known as the Lumber River extends from the Scotland County-Hoke County border 115 miles downstream to the North Carolina-South Carolina border.
The Lumber River Canoe Trail is the designation of the upper Lumber River between the intersection of U.S. 15-501 with the river and N.C. 71 and the river.
The Lumber River floodplain is largely a second-growth oak-cypress-gum swamp forest of the flwater subtype.
www.nps.gov /rivers/wsr-lumber.html   (5462 words)

  
 North Carolina Climate & Georgraphy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Tennessee on the west, Virginia to the north, and South Carolina and Georgia to the south, North Carolina is divided into three distinct geographic areas: the Coastal Plain in the east, the Piedmont in the center, and Mountains in the west.
The low, flat land of North Carolina's eastern region stretches from the sandy farmland of the Inner Coastal Plain to the state's Outer Banks, a string of barrier islands separated from the mainland by sounds or inlets.
Rivers that fall on the eastern side of the divide flow toward the Atlantic Ocean while those on the western side of the divide flow toward the Tennessee and Ohio rivers and into the Gulf of Mexico.
www.secretary.state.nc.us /kidspg/geog.htm   (376 words)

  
 America Real Estate Directory: North Carolina, NC
North Carolina is bounded by Virginia on the north, Tennessee on the west, and South Carolina and Georgia on the south.
The Town of Chapel Hill is located principally in Orange County and slightly in Durham County in the north central portion of North Carolina on the Piedmont Plateau, approximately equidistant between Washington, DC, and Atlanta, Georgia.
North Carolina is the second largest industrial state in the South, behind only Texas, and one of the more important manufacturing states in the nation.
www.real-estate-2000.com /north_carolina.htm   (2876 words)

  
 National Rivers: North Carolina River Law, on river conservation, river access, paddling, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, ...
Rivers cannot be closed or partially closed to appease adjacent landowners, or to appease people who want to dedicate the river to fishing only, or to make life easier for local law enforcement agencies.
But rivers that are navigable for title purposes are public land up to the ordinary high water mark, so that even when the river runs dry, people still have the right to walk along the bed of the river.
The National Rivers Website and the Rivers of North Carolina section are made possible by the generosity of the members of the National Organization for Rivers (NORS.) To start or extend your membership, go to NORS Memberships.
www.nationalrivers.org /states/nc-law.htm   (1104 words)

  
 Broad River Greenway
The down river trail has some technical parts at the begining but from then on is pretty good.
I would say the up river trail, but this has been bought by some guy who is letting hunter rent it for turkey, deer or whatever.
Up river trail all the way to the powerline, left, the follow powerline to small cutoff on the right.
www.mtbr.com /trails/NorthCarolina/BroadRiverGreenway.html   (1124 words)

  
 WildWNC.org : Animals : RIVER OTTER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
River Otters are very agile swimmers and are one of the few animals that seem to spend much of their time actually playing.
In North Carolina, River Otters are still common in the eastern coastal plain, with much fewer found in the Piedmont region and almost none in the western mountains.
A reintroduction project to restore River Otter populations in the mountains was recently begun by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
wildwnc.org /af/riverotter.html   (689 words)

  
 About the Tar-Pamlico River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Tar River and the Pamlico River are not two different rivers, but are simply the upstream and estuarine portions of a single river system.
Rising in the Piedmont farmlands of North Carolina near Roxboro, the Tar River flows southeasterly for 140 miles.
Beyond all of the subtle differences, there is a major distinction between a freshwater river and the estuary where it mixes with saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean.
www.ptrf.org /river.htm   (295 words)

  
 Neuse River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is formed by the confluence of the Flat and Eno Rivers prior to its entering the artificial Falls Lake reservoir in northern Durham County.
Typical of rivers in the Coastal Plain of North Carolina, the Neuse enters a basin of intermittent bottomland swamp on its journey towards its outlet.
The dinoflagellate Pfiesteria Piscicida[2][3][4] is present in the river, and is affected by nutrient levels in the river.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Neuse_River   (420 words)

  
 River Farm Inn. Fleetwood, North Carolina
Romantic getaway in Appalachian Mountains on the South Fork of the New River.
There is a gazebo down by the river and hammock for 2 in the front yard.
Excellent biking road in front of the house that is perfectly flat where the Virginia Creeper train used to run.
www.bestromanticinns.com /RiverFarmInn/RiverFarmInn.html   (252 words)

  
 Rockingham County
Known by local paddlers as the “lazy river,” the Dan’s calm waters are well-suited for paddlers of all skill levels—from novice to experienced.
These boats were considered the "18-wheelers" of their era and disappeared from the rivers more than 100 years ago with the development of the railroad.
The development of the Haw River State Park is not as far along as the Mayo River State Park.
www.ncnorthstar.com /tourism/rivers.html   (910 words)

  
 River Rafting North Carolina Mountains
There are two main rivers in the county, the Davidson River, which winds south through Pisgah National Forest, and the French Broad, which begins in Rosman and flows northwest towards Asheville.
The French Broad River, a North Carolina state-designated canoe trail forms near Rosman as the North, West and East Forks converge.
There is a river gage on the south side in Transylvania County run from Hap of the US 64 bridge.
www.mountain-properties.com /riverraft.htm   (783 words)

  
 Durham, North Carolina, Outdoors Recreation
Durham, North Carolina is a great place to live for those who like the outdoors.
Haw River, North Carolina, Bynum to Highway 64
Haw River, North Carolina, Highway 64 to Jordan Reservoir
www.hikercentral.com /metros/20500.html   (1097 words)

  
 Carolina Heelsplitter in North Carolina
The Carolina heelsplitter currently has a very fragmented, relict distribution but historically was known from several locations within the Catawba and Pee Dee River systems in North Carolina and the Pee Dee and Savannah River systems, and possibly the Saluda River system, in South Carolina.
The population in the Pee Dee River system occurs in a relatively short reach of the Lynches River in Chesterfield, Lancaster, and Kershaw Counties and extends into Flat Creek, a tributary to the Lynches River in Lancaster County (Keferl 1991).
In the Savannah River system, one population is found in Turkey Creek and two of its tributaries, Mountain Creek and Beaverdam Creek, in Edgefield County, South Carolina; and, another smaller population still survives in Cuffytown Creek, in Greenwood County, South Carolina (Alderman 1998).
www.fws.gov /nc-es/mussel/carolheel.html   (1392 words)

  
 North Carolina Homes for Sale - MLS Real Estate Listings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Carrboro, North Carolina is commonly referred to as the Paris of the Piedmont because of the number of artists and writers living there, and has always been known for its progressive way of living...
The fifth-largest city in North Carolina and home to more than 145,000, Durham is nearly synonymous with medical care and research...
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the coast of North Carolina is a luminous place filled with beautiful beaches and sand dunes.
www.relohomesearch.com /State.aspx?State=NC   (339 words)

  
 Morrow in North Carolina - Genealogy
A Benjamin Morrow is known to have settled on the North Fork of the Flat River in the early 1750s.
That means the Flat River Morrows all descend from a common progenitor who shared that same Haplotype.
Research and study of the “Flat River Morrows” currently revolves around records from Orange Co. NC prior to 1780, Caswell Co. NC 1777-1795, Person Co. NC 1792-1820 and Rutherford Co. NC 1780-1840.
www.werelate.org /wiki/Morrow_in_North_Carolina   (1203 words)

  
 North Carolina Property For Rent - Houses - Condos - Homes in NC
We are a searchable database of North Carolina home rentals, homes for rent, rental homes, rental houses, houses for rent, condos for rent in NC, houses for rent, duplexes, town homes, lofts, condo rentals and other properties for rent and can be searched for FREE.
Property owners, landlords, managers, North Carolina property managers, agents and others post home rental ads advertising their homes for rent.
We are only providing an advertising service and all inquiries should be to those persons or company listed under the "Contact" section of the rental ad for the property you are interested in leasing.
www.homerentalads.com /north-carolina   (538 words)

  
 Shadowlands Haunted Places Index - North Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A man who was in love with a young woman discovered she was in love with a friend of his, so hey had a pistol duel at his house and he was mortally wounded.
When Norfolk-Southern began expansion into the southwest mountains of North Carolina, it was difficult for the company to find men able to do the hard work required.
One day, the raft flipped over in the rain-swollen river and all of the convicts died (except one) because they were chained together.
theshadowlands.net /places/northcarolina.htm   (14173 words)

  
 Flat River Farms - Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies - Goats Milk Soap
Flat River Farms is a small working homestead located in the foothills of North Carolina, just outside Roxboro.
Our farm and family strive to be self sufficient and to keep alive the skills and traditions from previous generations.
On the Flat River Farms website you can purchase many of the items we market to subsidize the farm and animals and read about our way of life and our family.
www.flatriverfarms.com   (123 words)

  
 North Carolina Waterfalls Photo Gallery by Rich Stevenson at pbase.com
Western North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls that you will find anywhere!
Many are nestled in the lush national and state forests that cover this part of the state.
I am making a trip to North Carolina just to see the waterfalls and was overwhelmed by the sheer number of them.
www.pbase.com /waterfallrich/north_carolina_waterfalls   (1558 words)

  
 Flat River | North Carolina Whitewater Kayaking Routes
Preview: The North Fork of the Flat River gathers water from south of Roxboro.
The gradient is typical of rivers with Class I — II whitewater, and a couple of old dams provide Class III.
It is joined by the Eno River, forming the beginning of the Neuse River, in the backwater of Falls Dam.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?TrailID=XPO001-035   (209 words)

  
 Village of Flat Rock, NC - Official Site
Great displays by the Blue Ridge, Green River and Valley Hill Fire Departments as well as the MAMA helicopter, NC State Highway Patrol, Henderson County Rescue Squad, the HAZMAT team and many others were great attractions and drew terrific reviews from the crowd.
The Flat Rock Merchants had open houses and hot dogs were sold by the group in the Singleton Centre.
The Village of Flat Rock Offices are open from 9 a.m.
www.villageofflatrock.org   (146 words)

  
 North Carolina
Preservation North Carolina currently uses the former gas station as a satellite office.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina and consists of 107,100 acres of mainly forested wetlands that have been ditched and logged since 1763.
William Byrd III led a surveying party into the swamp to define the boundary between Virginia and North Carolina in 1728.
www.ratrun.com /north_carolina.htm   (2317 words)

  
 Kayak instruction North Carolina - whitewater roll lessons, playboating workshops Nantahala River
The flat surface of the deck and those flat sidewalls will magnify any deficiencies in one’s roll.
Endless River Adventures lead kayak instructor Craig Parks is the son of former Nantahala Outdoor Center employee Suzanne Stephens and stepson of Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) employee Bob Hathcock.
Endless River Adventures founder Ken Kastorff was formerly a lead instructor with Nantahala Outdoor Center.
www.endlessriveradventures.com /articles_staff.shtml   (792 words)

  
 New Bern, North Carolina, Outdoors Recreation
Lots of great nature around New Bern, North Carolina just waiting to be explored.
Tar River, North Carolina, North Carolina Route 96 to Route 1203
River Bend Country Club, New Bern, North Carolina, 8 miles away
www.hikercentral.com /metros/35100.html   (998 words)

  
 North Carolina Vacation Rentals | Hotels
The North Carolina Mountains provide opportunity for many activities, including mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and canoeing.
Here also is the Battleship North Carolina, a World War II veterans' memorial, located in Wilmington.
The University of North Carolina, Duke University, and Shaw University make North Carolina a hotbed of intellect as well, their host cities comprising the famous Research Triangle.
www.hotstays.com /North-Carolina.html   (143 words)

  
 Flat Rock Music Festival 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Flat Rock Music Festival is held at Camp Ton-A-Wandah in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
Coming from the U.S. 25 side along Little River Road, West Ton-a-Wandah Road is just before the entrance to Flat Rock Lakes subdivision then Berea Church Road which is the very next road on the left after West Ton-a-Wandah Road.
That is the meadows, which has the Admissions tent area, main parking, and main camping.
www.flatrockmusicfestival.com /directions.html   (297 words)

  
 NORTH CAROLINA hiking camping swimming skinny dipping river creek waterfall spring
The river is pretty safe with a number of exciting rapids and drops for tubes.
A narrow strip of state-owned land along the river is all that separates the river and quarry.
Go north on Holbert Cove Rd (away from Saluda) a short distance then turn left onto Green River Cove Rd. Follow this steep, curvy road to the bottom where, on the left, is the swimming area.
www.swimmingholes.org /nc.html   (8909 words)

  
 North Carolina Web Page
From the smallest city in North Carolina to the largest, WEICHERT REALTORS - CRAVEN & COMPANY can help you find a new home builder, a resale property, home, condo, land, acreage, even ranches and luxury properties.
Check out homes for sale in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem or any of the other communities in North Carolina.
The weather for Raleigh, North Carolina is reported by a local weather station using a combination of TAF and METAR reports from airports and weather stations in the area (ICAO).
northcarolinawebpage.com   (167 words)

  
 River Basins and Habitats
Forested peatlands are very distinct forests located in organic (peat rich) soils of the lowest parts of the Roanoke and Cashie Rivers and their connecting tributaries.
Swamp/Pocosin forests occurs in low flat areas of the lower Roanoke River floodplain, with no topographic diversity, underlain by moderate to deep deposits of peat.
These areas are at sea level and do not receive any sediment from the river channel.
www.roanokeriverpartners.org /Basin/PeatForest_Pocosins.htm   (128 words)

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