The Placemaking Round-Up
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
The Biweekly Bazaar
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
A beautiful state park in the Uwharrie Mountains.
Located in the ancient Uwharrie Mountains in North Carolina's piedmont, Morrow Mountain is one of our state's most beautiful state parks. The Uwharries (including, Morrow, Sugarloaf, and Hattaway mountains) make for some challenging hiking with scenic views of the surrounding area, while Lake Tillery and the Pee Dee River provide opportunities for fishing and canoeing. The park also boasts the 19th century home site, office, and greenhouse of Dr. Francis Kron, the first physician in the area. Overnight camping sites, cabins, a swimming pool, and large picnic shelters are other features that make Morrow Mountain a wonderful place to visit for the day or for an extended vacation.
Nearby residents and people from across the state and the country visit Morrow Mountain. A ranger station and museum provide people to answer questions and maps for visitors.
The park is closed from 8 pm to 8 am, to assure the safety of campers. The park is clean and the facilities are well maintained.
Although the park is widely used, it is large enough that it rarely feels crowded. With so many options for activities and so many acres of nature to explore, it is easy to be alone, even when the park is busy.
Morrow Mountain is a wonderful place for a family picnic, a reunion, and even a wedding.
*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
