Lake Norman Real Estate and NC Homes for Sale

How would you like to get lost in a giant corn maze, learn a bit of local history and help preserve the historic 1760 homestead "Rural Hill" located right here in Huntersville Lake Norman all at the same time?  I remember hearing something about a corn maze but I had no idea it was in Huntersville until I read a recent article in the Charlotte Observer! Okay, so let me break this down for you all newcomers and transplants:

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A Lake Norman Restaurant Review

By

Kathy K. 

This is an exciting day for the Lake Norman Real Estate Blog as I am proud to introduce a new feature:  A Lake Norman Restaurant Review; reviews of local restaurtants by a budding restaurant critic Kathy K.  Her first reveiw will be of Dressler's, an upscale contemporary American restaurant that opened in September 2003 at Birkdale Village in Huntersville: 

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Maybe it's because it is 102 degrees outside, I don't know, but all of a sudden cool fresh fruits and vegetables sound so good to me.  I have had this stack of information about our local farmers markets, farms and produce stands for weeks so it's high time I finally share all of the information with you!

Just like our daffodils and tulips, as spring arrives in Lake Norman our local produce stands and farmers markets start to come to life.  Anytime between April and June you will being to see fresh plants, local honey and jams made over the winter and the first of our spring harvests.  You don't need to look more than a few miles In the Lake Norman area to find a great selection of official farmers markets as well as numerous road side stands selling not just the seasonal fruits and vegetables but fresh pies and other home-made goodies.  Every week their signs will announce new arrivals like green peanuts, peaches, okra, corn, local blueberries and pumpkins.  Some even open to sell Christmas trees and wreaths.

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Yesterday was a perfect day to be out on Lake Norman.  My husband and I decided to go north as far as we could, touring the coastline clear up the Catawba River where civilization is hardly evident.  I imagine this is what all of Lake Norman used to look like.  Along the way we saw lot after lot of exposed, red dirt construction sites. 

Since its completion in 1963, Lake Norman has been a magnet for abundant development, from million-dollar mansions and sprawling apartment complexes to shopping malls and public parks.  Along the way, it has suffered its share of growing pains.  Today, all four counties and the towns that encompass Lake Norman are independently and jointly focusing on curbing growth or at the very least controlling and directing it.  Here is a summary of who has oversight of what, some of the most notable efforts to deal with our growth and links to the various town and county websites for more detailed information:

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We like to party, we Lake Norman and Mooresville folks.  I guess that's why our celebrations for the 4th of July expand an entire week!  When you combine beautiful summer weather, a huge lake full of boats of all kinds, fireworks, picnics and a patriotic celebration like the 4th of July I think we do have the "Perfect Storm" for partying; especially here in the patriotic state of North Carolina.  

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