Huntersville, North Carolina, is participating in Take a Child Outside Week with free events in parks from September 23 to 27, 2024. None of these … [Read more...] about “Take a Child Outside” Week in Huntersville: Free outdoor activities Sept 23-27
Outdoor Recreation
Jam at the Dam at the Boathouse Sept 21: Cody Gentry & Brut Beat
The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about … [Read more...] about Jam at the Dam at the Boathouse Sept 21: Cody Gentry & Brut Beat
Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte
We asked avid hiker and photographer Jim Ogden to tell us about some hikes you might never have heard of...but you should. Unless … [Read more...] about Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte
Fork Fest — Floating Concert and 2-day Festival Labor Day Weekend
Fork Fest is a 2-day music festival along and on the South Fork River, in Gaston County, North Carolina, on August 31 and September 1, 2024. … [Read more...] about Fork Fest — Floating Concert and 2-day Festival Labor Day Weekend
50+ hikes and walks in Charlotte and beyond — now with a map!
Lace up your shoes because it's time to start walking! We've put together photo guides for a wide variety of places to walk and hike in Charlotte, … [Read more...] about 50+ hikes and walks in Charlotte and beyond — now with a map!
Live music at Confluence in Cramerton
Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & … [Read more...] about Live music at Confluence in Cramerton
Visiting Chimney Rock State Park — everything you need to know
Chimney Rock State Park is one of the most popular parks in the North Carolina mountains, and for good reason. The iconic rock spire offers panoramic … [Read more...] about Visiting Chimney Rock State Park — everything you need to know
10 Must-See Botanical Gardens in Charlotte Area
The Charlotte region is home to several very different botanical gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they … [Read more...] about 10 Must-See Botanical Gardens in Charlotte Area
Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, and Charlotte on the … [Read more...] about Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
First Broad River Trail: Hike along a river and over a 170-foot suspension bridge in Shelby
Adding to our list of 50+ hikes and walks near Charlotte, North Carolina, is First Broad River Trail in Shelby. This out-and-back trail is 1.5 miles … [Read more...] about First Broad River Trail: Hike along a river and over a 170-foot suspension bridge in Shelby
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