Lake Country Visitor & Newcomer Guide 2009 - (Page 28) 28 Lake Country life The gentle climate, friendly people and relaxed pace are key parts of lake living. And don’t forget the great home prices. T alk about a great recipe: Combine a mild climate and lots of recreation sites. Stir in a mixture of low taxes, a wide variety of homes plus a micropolitan hub. Then sandwich all that with a slice or two of rural America. This is the Lake Country – a mix of small towns along the North Carolina-Virginia border. It’s a place that enjoys four distinct seasons, including a long summer, ready-made for recreation on two large lakes. “Why would you want to move here?” says South Hill’s longtime mayor, Earl Horne. “Because we have a lot going on here.” Count festivals, games, fishing tournaments. Many real estate buyers come to the Lake Country from Florida, no longer wanting to bother with boarding up during storms and fending off Please see page 33 The recipe for life in Lake Country is simple and sweet: mild climate combined with a relaxed pace and many activities. Southern Virginia ⁄ Northern North Carolina’s Lake Country
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