This week on NC Weekend, Deborah Holt Noel connects with nature by ziplining over the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville and learning about bird conservation at Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck. Also get to know the folks at Great Outdoor Provision Company which has dressed adventurists for over 50 years.
Next week, dive into "Eats and Treats" with highlights from the Winston-Salem, Greenville, Charlotte and more. Watch NC Weekend Thursdays at 9 PM on PBS NC & the PBS App. Find additional airtimes on our TV Schedules page, and watch past episodes online and on the free PBS App.
Featured in this Episode
Lake Lure FLowering Bridge
Rutherford County
Producer: Clay Johnson
Visit a spectacular bridge near Chimney Rock that features 30 exquisite gardens completely cared for by community volunteers.
Website: lakelurefloweringbridge.org
Great Outdoor Provision Company
Wake County
Producer: Rick Sulivan
Meet some of the friendly people who work at the popular store, which has been outfitting adventure seekers for over 50 years.
Website: greatoutdoorprovision.com
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Halifax County
Producer: Emily Frachtling
Learn all about a unique conservation and breeding center for endangered waterfowl from around the world in Scotland Neck.
Website: shwpark.com
Navitat Canopy Adventures
Buncombe County
Producer: BClip Productions
Come along for an adrenaline-filled zipline ride through the canopies of the Blue Ridge Mountains with Navitat!
Website: navitat.com
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