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Sons' and Daughters' Activities
Mountains, NASCAR Racing, and the Beach are the three themes for the 2008 Sons and Daughters Activities. Come to Greensboro and experience North Carolina at it's best. With six tour choices throughout the week, there is something for everyone.
Sunday, July 13
Monday, July 14: Mountain Day
Tuesday, July 15: Racing and Carowinds
Thursday, July 17: Beach and Waterpark Day
Monday July 14: Mountain Day
Tour 1: Hanging Rock State Park
This tour offers easy and moderate hiking and spectacular views of rolling Piedmont and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hike the trails to breathtaking cascades and waterfalls and high rock peaks. That afternoon, cool off with a swim in the mountain lake or relax in the sun on the sandy beach.
Enjoy a relaxing day on the river in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Canoe the New River, one of the oldest rivers in North America, and spend the rest of the afternoon hiking, swimming, or just taking in the scenery. The river is shallow with only mild rapids and relatively easy paddling.
A local BBQ restaurant will cater lunch for both tours. Park Rangers will also provide a brief presentation on the history and wildlife of the area at each location.
Tuesday, July 15: Racing and Carowinds
Tour 1: Racing
Feel The Thrill Tour includes a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days. Visit the NEXTEL Cup garage, travel down pit road and take a picture in Victory Circle. The highlight of this half-hour tour is a comfortable van ride around the super speedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking.
Richard Childress Racing (RCR)
The RCR Racing Museum is a 47,000 square foot facility that encompasses the original No. 3 race shop. There are 47 race vehicles and a tractor-trailer transporter rig. Of those 47 racecars, 22 are black No. 3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet Monte Carlos or Luminas driven by Dale Earnhardt. There are 16 video screens in the facility, showcasing key victories in RCR. The center section of the facility is dedicated to Childress' devotion to wildlife and outdoor conservation.
For youth not interested in racing, get ready for some pulse-pounding fun and check out our world-class roller coasters, including BORG Assimilator and TOP GUN: The Jet Coaster at Carowinds. Family Rides: Get soaked together on three different water rides, or take a spin on rides from mild to wild. Nickelodeon Central Fun is guaranteed at Nickelodeon Central. Ride, spin, twirl and hug the day away with characters from your favorite Nickelodeon TV shows! Live Shows: It's Showtime anytime at Carowinds with live stage productions and plenty of characters, the whole park's a stage.
Wednesday, July 16
Enjoy the day touring North Carolina with your parents on one of the many Professional Development tours.
Thursday, July 17: Beach and Waterpark Day
Come join us for a trip to the ocean: a place where movie stars and entertainers have walked and where movies have been made for TV and the big screen; a place where history abounds and a place where pirates of yesteryear took refuge. Youth will spend three hours swimming or simply soaking up the sun. During the day, we will visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Ft. Fisher. The aquariums were established in 1976 to promote an awareness, understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the diverse natural and cultural resources associated with North Carolina's ocean, estuaries, rivers, streams, and other aquatic environments. You will observe sea turtles, alligators, cuddle fish, sharks, manta rays as well as a woodland habitat and a poisonous snake exhibit. On the way back, participants of this tour will stop at the Duplin County Extension Office/Center for a beach themed going away party.
Please note: This tour will leave early and will not return to the motel until after the banquet. Those wishing to participate in the banquet should choose Tour 2. Drive time is approximately 3.5 hours each way.
Tour 2: Wet ‘N Wild Emerald Pointe
For those who want to stay nearby, but cool off, get some sun and have fun, there is Emerald Pointe. This is the largest water park in both the Carolinas, with over 36 rides and attractions on site, including drop slides, enclosed slides, tube rides, two children's areas and a drifting lazy river. Over 5 million gallons of water fun!
Please note: Two departure plans are scheduled for this tour. One group will leave with plenty of time to get ready for the Annual Banquet. Those staying at the park will participate in a going away party hosted by the park and will return by the time the banquet is over.
Last updated April 1, 2008.
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by Debbie Roos,
Agricultural Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension.