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Fall is absolutely the best time to get outside as temperatures cool and landscapes come brilliantly alive. Get out and explore this...

The Lake Loop at Crowders Mountain State Park The views of the Lake Loop Trail at Crowders Mountain are quite lovely with every turn...

It’s prime time to get outdoors for long, sunny days on the trail and in the water—and you don’t have to leave man’s best friend home...

When the world was put on hold in 2020, the great outdoors became the Great Escape. Mountains and water adventures are tonic for the...

Belmont, NC — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will...

Taking place May 2-8, National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the U.S. travel industry’s contributions and a reminder...

Welcome To The Outdoors! Gaston County is committed to preserving natural spaces, not only to sustain the environment but to offer...

Get your adrenaline pumping, learn something new or escape to a quiet place — you can do it all here. We have some of the best places to...

Gaston County offers numerous natural resources providing amazing opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. We are encouraging folks...

Lake Loop If you are in the area, (Gaston County located just west of Charlotte, NC) and looking for quick and easy trail to hike, look...

About the Group Black Folks Camp Too is an outdoor lifestyle executive educational group whose mission is to increase diversity in the...

Take your adventures in Gaston County to the next level, a beginners guide to rock climbing at Crowders Mountain State Park.

A new state program aimed at getting youngsters interested in science and scientific careers will debut at Crowders Mountain State Park...

Located on land once grazed by herds of elk and buffalo roaming the border between the Catawba and Cherokee, Crowders Mountain State Park...

Plant your hiking boot atop the rocky outcroppings on Crowders Mountain and scan the horizon for a bird’s eye view of the Charlotte...

Backpacking Crowders Mountain It’s 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon and the weather across the Carolinas looks promising for the coming...

Intro The craggy, quartzite peaks of Crowders Mountain are full of challenging routes and surrounded by great views. As the classic trad...

Whether it’s a lazy afternoon float or a long distance exploration of flora and fauna, Gaston County offers a range of activities for all...