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Harnett County Golf Courses, Parks and Natural Assets Offer Activities for All Ages
Harnett County may lack a major city – with a population of less than 10,000, Dunn is the county's largest – but it does not lack in things to do. Visitors and residents have a variety of outdoor activities to choose from, from golf to horseback riding. Area parks provide an outlet for leisurely afternoons, while the Cape Fear River is a great place for canoeing.
Golf
Golf is one of Harnett County's main attractions – and residents and county officials take pride in it. It... Read More »
Recreation in Harnett County Can Be Wild
Harnett County is known for outdoor adventure, and some places go beyond hiking and biking:
Black River Paintball
Black River Paintball in Angier is a 55-acre field divided into seven paintball courses. It is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Carolina Skate Land
Carolina Skate Land in Dunn features family nights on Thursdays, TGIF roller skating on Friday evenings and three separate open skating sessions on Saturdays.
Coble Water Ski & Wakeboard Camp
Coble Water Ski in... Read More »
Golf in Harnett County, NC Is Way Above Par
The club scene is excellent for golfers in Harnett County, with affordable prices at several interesting venues. Here are some Harnett County courses that are worth driving to:
Anderson Creek Golf Club
Professional golfer Davis Love III designed Anderson Creek. The 7,180-yard, par-72 layout was rated four and a half stars by Golf Digest in 2008, thanks to amenities that include rolling fairways, longleaf pine trees and well-manicured greens.
Keith Hills I and II
Both courses are owned by... Read More »
Family Fun in Dunn, NC
Harnett County has fun options for all ages.
The city of Dunn hosts an annual outdoor monthly concert series where families and children are welcome. For a fun family outing, parents and kids head to Duffie's Exotic Bird Ranch, also in Dunn, which is home to more than 1,000 brilliantly colorful live birds from all over the world including parrots, swans, turkies, ducks and chickens. Admission into the Bird Ranch is $5.
Seniors in the area have plenty to do, with county-sponsored senior... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Dunn and Harnett County, NC
Whether you visit for the weekend or call it home, Harnett County is always alive with activity. There's something to suit everyone, from outdoor expeditions to one-of-a-kind entertainment.1. Pick fresh blueberries and blackberries in Angier at Dr. Young's Pond Berry Farm.2. Admire more than 60 species of rare fowl at Duffie's Exotic Bird Ranch, a 10-acre bird sanctuary located near Dunn.3. Explore Cape Fear River Trail Park, an Erwin asset that provides hiking trails, canoeing access and... Read More »
Harnett County is a Great Destination for Outdoor Pet Recreation
Visitors to Harnett County will enjoy many opportunities to commune with nature, or to sniff strange new things, depending on the guest's species. Dog owners and their leashed pets should check out Raven Rock State Park, where they can enjoy hiking trails, streams and the unique mica schist rock formations that give the park its name. Also accessible to leashed pets is the Cape Fear River Trail Park. The trail is perfect for long or short walks, but owners are asked to clean up after... Read More »
