Meet Gaston the official mascot for Gaston County Tourism Development
Updated: May 13, 2022
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Gaston, the official ambassador of Gaston County Tourism, here to show you the best places to explore, in and around Gaston County.
Hi! I'm Gaston and this is my story
I am a bald eagle and you will easily recognize me by my unique teal eyes. Bald eagles typically have yellow eyes.
Anyways... while migrating south searching for my forever home I noticed two mountain peaks rising above a relatively flat landscape. As I got closer I also saw two rivers nearby so I decided to stop and take a closer look.
That was almost a year ago and those two mountain peaks were Crowders Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain, and the rivers turned out to be that of Catawba and its South Fork, all located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
I am happy to say I have found my forever home here. After having such a good time exploring and becoming so impressed by the area, I starting sharing my experiences with everyone I came across. This led to Gaston County Tourism appointing me as their official ambassador.
I look forward to sharing my experiences with you and showing you where to explore.
Meet Gaston
April 30th in Gastonia
Don't miss your first chance to learn more about Gaston at "Celebrate the Outdoors" an outdoor adventure themed evening at Caromont Health Park hosted by Gaston County Tourism and Black Folks Camp Too. Come watch the Honey Hunters play the Staten Island Ferryhawks and learn about all the awesome outdoor activities in the area. Fun for the whole family, there will be games and prizes featured all night long. Don't miss it!
“Meet Gaston” story book
Gaston Travels is a full color illustrated picture book showcasing the many places throughout the county that Gaston recommends. Great for kids and families, this book is the ultimate souvenir. Get your FREE copy at "Celebrate the Outdoors Night" at Caromont Health Park on April 30th, 2022. While supplies last!
Special thanks
Gaston Tourism would like to thank our board for helping us bring Gaston to you, as well as the students of Highland School of Technology who helped us to imagine what Gaston could be to the county. Your help was most valuable to us and we appreciate you.
Keep your eye out for Gaston
We are excited about Gaston's arrival and are confident that our fans will fall in love with this special character. Keep your eye on our social media and Gaston's page found here for more locations, things to do, and places to interact with our new mascot!
