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Early explorers called this area the Pine Plains because of the tall
pine forests and sandy plains that dominate the region between the Lumber,
Cape Fear and Black rivers.
There are natural features here that you won't find anywhere else. Among vast pine barrens are the famous Carolina Bays, probably formed by a massive meteor cascade, containing unusual fish and plants. It's delightful in all seasons, especially from a canoe in the quiet rivers. Red Springs, in fact, grew because of its healthful nature. At Lake Waccamaw, you can feel the relaxing transformation that the clear water of the area can impart.
The population centers of Fayetteville, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Whiteville, Clinton and Kenansville each has a distinctive personality formed by the influences of farming, manufacturing and the military.
Lumbee Indian society prevails in the western sections, and the heritage is displayed at Pembroke. Fort Bragg has shaped the northern part for more than 70 years. Duplin County has a genteel farming heritage and is famous for developing the muscadine grape. Lakes and rivers dominate Bladen County. And Columbus County reflects an industrial prowess. Touring the Cape Fear River plain and the Green Swamp (140 square miles) instills a deep respect for the vast forests of the Pine Plains.