First Ever Bio Blitz at George Poston Park – Saturday, June 26th
A Bio Blitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. So,...
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Jennifer Clark
Jun 4, 2021
Carolina Thread Trail celebrates Trails June 5
Socially distanced activities include guided nature walks, free kayak and bike rentals, yoga, stand-up paddleboarding and more to...
Melissa McCauley
Jun 4, 2021
Half-Day Guided Kayak Tours In Gaston County
If you are ready to experience an authentic river with experienced guides, this half-day paddling experience is for you! Reserve your...
Lynn Brandon
May 18, 2021
Gaston County Mountains in the Piedmont
When the world was put on hold in 2020, the great outdoors became the Great Escape. Mountains and water adventures are tonic for the...
Melissa McCauley
Apr 27, 2021
Gaston County Celebrates the ‘Power of Travel’
Belmont, NC — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will...
King Kat Tournament Trail
Apr 27, 2021
Congratulations to the Winners of the King Kat Tournament in Belmont
Louisville, KY – April 26, 2021 – Catfish anglers from six states traveled to Lake Wylie at Belmont, NC for a King Kat Tournament Trail...
Melissa McCauley
Apr 22, 2021
Preserving our land and water
Welcome To The Outdoors! Gaston County is committed to preserving natural spaces, not only to sustain the environment but to offer...
Melissa McCauley
Mar 23, 2021
OUR MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS IN GASTON COUNTY
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...
Melissa McCauley
Mar 23, 2021
3 Great Trails in Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain offers three great trails including the Sidewalk Connector, Gateway Trail and Kings Mountain State Park Trail. Afterwards,...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 23, 2021
Trail Tuesday in Gaston County
Gaston County offers numerous natural resources providing amazing opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. We are encouraging folks...
Melissa McCauley
Jan 27, 2021
Rocky Branch Park Trail Enhancement in Belmont
Rocky Branch Park, a popular recreational park, recently received upgrades to make it a must see outdoor attraction for visitors to...
Melissa McCauley
Oct 16, 2020
Paddling the Catawba River Blueway From Tuckasegee Park to Kevin Loftin Park
Plan a weekend of kayaking in Gaston County, exploring the Catawba and Southfork River Blueways.
Melissa McCauley
Jun 26, 2020
A Beginner's Guide to Rock Climbing at Crowders Mountain State Park
Take your adventures in Gaston County to the next level, a beginners guide to rock climbing at Crowders Mountain State Park.
Melissa McCauley
Dec 12, 2019
8 Tips for Making the Most of a Trip to the Poston Park Pump Track
There’s a new spot to hang out with friends and family in Gaston County, with just the right mix of outdoors, exercise, and a dash of...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 12, 2019
5 Must-Stop Spots along the Catawba River Blueway
Looking for one of the area’s best float trips? Check out the stretch of the Catawba River starting just below Mountain Island Lake in...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 12, 2019
Gateway Trail Butterfly Garden -- a rest stop for monarchs
As summer slowly slips toward autumn in the western piedmont of North Carolina, a journey of mythical proportions is silently taking...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 12, 2019
Sytz Trail System great addition to Warlick Y
The Warlick Family YMCA, which opened late last year, offers its members a host of amenities including two large indoor pools, a plethora...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 12, 2019
An Insider's Guide to the US National Whitewater Center
When U.S. National Whitewater Center Executive Director Jeff Wise first started talking about building a concrete whitewater river in the...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 12, 2019
A Quick & Dirty Guide to Gaston County’s Best Hiking
Two isolated peaks rising abruptly from the otherwise rolling landscape give Gaston County something no other destination in the North...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 12, 2019
An Insider's Guide to 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...
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