Take in the Splendor of Fall Colors by Hiking these 5 Trails in Gaston County
The Lake Loop at Crowders Mountain State Park The views of the Lake Loop Trail at Crowders Mountain are quite lovely with every turn...
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Melissa McCauley
Aug 9, 2021
8 Dog-Friendly Adventures in Gaston County
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...
PBS NC
Aug 6, 2021
Deborah Holt Noel of NC Weekend Paddles the 11 Mills Blueway
Join host Deborah Holt Noel as she shares the best things to see and do across the state each weekend. Whether you're a fan of bluegrass...
Lynn Helton
Jun 7, 2021
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,...
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...
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
USA Pump Track Championships Comes to Gaston County – May 16th
Miami, Fla. (April 26, 2021) - The USA Pump Track Championships is looking for its first champion! Announced today, USA Pump Track...
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...
Melissa McCauley
Apr 27, 2021
Gaston County’s Tourism Industry Can Help Drive an Economic Rebound
Taking place May 2-8, National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the U.S. travel industry’s contributions and a reminder...
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,...
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Mar 17, 2021
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Now Open to the Public
After navigating the threat of Covid-19 for a year, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will reopen to the public on March 17. The Garden has...
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
Feb 23, 2021
The Lake Loop at Crowders Mountain State Park
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...
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
Dec 12, 2019
Spurring youth interest in science goal of Crowders program
A new state program aimed at getting youngsters interested in science and scientific careers will debut at Crowders Mountain State Park...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 12, 2019
GO Gaston: Mountain Island Park Trail offers scenic Catawba views
By Bill Poteat bpoteat@gastongazette.com, Posted Sep 28, 2018 at 1 :39 PM Updated Sep 28, 2018 at 1 :39 PM The official slogan for the...
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...
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