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The Reedy Creek Nature Center, Park, and Preserve in Charlotte, North Carolina

We were visiting family in Charlotte and were searching for something fun to do with our 2 year old son.  Hands down, the Reedy Creek Nature Center, Park, and Preserve was the most fun we had while visiting this beautiful city.  From a playground, to a nature center, to hiking trails, to archaeological ruins, this park has it all.  And I can honestly say that there is something here for everybody.

The Reedy Creek Nature Center, Park, and Preserve in Charlotte, North Carolina
This sprawling osage orange tree lays on the ground in front of the Robinson Rockhouse Ruins. In 1987, it was blown over during an ice storm. A tree ring core obtained from the tree tells us that it was planted sometime in the 1770s.
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Nýibær, a Visit to an Icelandic Turf House

Within the small town of Hólar in northern Iceland, Nýibær provides visitors with a glimpse of the past.  Public access to this historic turf house allows one to see what rural Icelandic life was like in the past and it really is cool to see!

Nýibær, a Visit to an Icelandic Turf House
The turf almost completely encapsulates the back of the house.
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Auðunnarstofa or Auðun’s House, the Hólar Bishop’s Office

If you’re traveling through the small town of Hólar in northern Iceland, you should stop by the the Auðunnarstofa or Auðun’s House.  This is a replica of an ancient Icelandic house serves today as the Hólar Bishop’s Office.

Auðunnarstofa or Auðun’s House, the Hólar Bishop’s Office
Even the front door is beautiful to look upon.
Auðunnarstofa or Auðun’s House, the Hólar Bishop’s Office
One end of the house.