Jul 17
The outdoor life
Posted by AG under: Economic development; Jobs; Urban livability .
We were on a flight from Detroit to Greensboro, with a seatmate from Nebraska. He was headed to a U.S. Department of Agriculture rural economic development seminar here. It was his first trip to North Carolina.
So we explained our geography to him. Center of the state, an easy drive to the coast and the mountains, yada yada yada. He said he was a bow hunter and had spent a week floating a river in Alaska. Saw one moose, but his arrow never left the quiver.
So we mentioned that Greensboro residents can be kayaking on the Dan River in 40 minutes or hiking the Uwharrie National Forest in about an hour. The Blue Ridge is an easy afternoon excursion.
Wow, he said. You know, that would really appeal to a lot of people, especially young professionals who crave outdoor activities. They love that kind of stuff.
Excellent, we thought. Action Greensboro’s plan is on the right track.
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