Riverfest 2021
Food trucks, live music, local beer, free kayaking, kids' zone, vendors and more! Celebrate summer and the Catawba River at RiverFest...
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Melissa McCauley
Jun 22, 2021
Catawba Riverkeeper moves its headquarters to Gaston County
Recently, Catawba Riverkeeper announced its plans to build a new headquarters within a vacant building located in downtown McAdenville on...
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 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
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
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 11, 2019
Waterfront Views on The Catawba & Lake Wylie in Gaston County
What to Do on the Water With everything from mirror-like flatwater to Class III rapids, Gaston County, N.C., features a place to paddle...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 10, 2019
Catawba River - Paddling
Intro Forming the western border of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, and feeding many of the lakes in this part of the piedmont, the...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 10, 2019
Wilderness and Waterways: A Guide to Paddling in Gaston County
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...
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