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April 29 - May 1, 2022 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC Tuck Fest is a multi-day festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle...

Gaston County is committed to preserving natural spaces, not only to sustain the environment but to offer unparalleled access so everyone...

2021 represents a significant chapter in Gaston County's history—its 175th anniversary. On December 21, 1846, Gaston County came to be....

Photo: Spencer Mountain Landing 2009 by Nancy-Pierce Over the last few years, Gaston County has increasingly become a destination for...

The Carolina Thread Trail has a new trail tour video out, featuring Seven Oaks Preserve Trail! This is one of our most popular trails,...

The South Fork River Trail 119 Willow Drive, McAdenville, NC 28101 The South Fork River trail is a natural surface trail located along...

The Museum of the Moon made its way to downtown Belmont where it is shined bright for three weekends serving as the backdrop for a series...

Construction has just wrapped up on an extension of the Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway through central Gastonia. Connecting Lineberger...

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...

Food trucks, live music, local beer, free kayaking, kids' zone, vendors and more! Celebrate summer and the Catawba River at RiverFest...

Recently, Catawba Riverkeeper announced its plans to build a new headquarters within a vacant building located in downtown McAdenville on...

A Bio Blitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. So,...

Socially distanced activities include guided nature walks, free kayak and bike rentals, yoga, stand-up paddleboarding and more to...

If you are ready to experience an authentic river with experienced guides, this half-day paddling experience is for you! Reserve your...

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...

Louisville, KY – April 26, 2021 – Catfish anglers from six states traveled to Lake Wylie at Belmont, NC for a King Kat Tournament Trail...

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