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Connect with Nature

Deborah Holt Noel Talking outside by a flowery bush.

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

Watch Now| Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

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

Watch Now | Great Outdoor Provision Company

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

Watch Now | Sylvan Heights Bird Park

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

Watch Now | Navitat Canopy Adventures

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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