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Outdoor Recreation
The Chutes Winter Tubing at Crowders Springs: Up to 25% discount
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Want to go tubing without the fake snow and long drive? Try The Chutes at Crowders Springs, at 4914 Linwood Road, Gastonia, North Carolina. The … [Read more...] about The Chutes Winter Tubing at Crowders Springs: Up to 25% discount
New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill
Experience the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footin’ at Rural Hill on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rural Hill is at … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill
Celebrate Winter Solstice 2024 in Charlotte with campfire, labyrinths and more…
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest … [Read more...] about Celebrate Winter Solstice 2024 in Charlotte with campfire, labyrinths and more…
Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves: Hikes, holiday celebrations, more…
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature … [Read more...] about Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves: Hikes, holiday celebrations, more…
11 Must-See Botanical Gardens in Charlotte Area
The Charlotte region is home to several very different botanical gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they … [Read more...] about 11 Must-See Botanical Gardens in Charlotte Area
Davidson College Star Party Nov. 16 — astronomy activities and stargazing
The Davidson College Astronomy program is hosting their annual Star Party on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open … [Read more...] about Davidson College Star Party Nov. 16 — astronomy activities and stargazing
All-Terrain Wheelchairs now available for rent (free of charge) from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is making some of the incredible trails in the county accessible to more people, with the introduction of … [Read more...] about All-Terrain Wheelchairs now available for rent (free of charge) from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Slightly Haunted Trail Hike at Lake Norman State Park Oct 25
Lake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, is 39 miles from the center of Charlotte, making it one of the closest North Carolina … [Read more...] about Slightly Haunted Trail Hike at Lake Norman State Park Oct 25
Fall Festival at Camp Thunderbird Oct. 13
YMCA Camp Thunderbird, 1 Thunderbird Lane, Lake Wylie, South Carolina, is hosting a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 2 to 5 … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Camp Thunderbird Oct. 13
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