If you're in Charlotte, you don't have to travel far to visit a historically and geologically interesting site. Big Rock Nature Preserve, at 6500 … [Read more...] about Big Rock Nature Preserve — explore a natural history landmark with (yes) huge rocks!
Outdoor Recreation
Hike For Your Health on Tuesdays at Reedy Creek Nature Center
Reedy Creek Nature Center, at 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is within Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features … [Read more...] about Hike For Your Health on Tuesdays at Reedy Creek Nature Center
Take a very easy walk to a beautiful view — Buzzard Rock Overlook and Wash Rock Overlook in Latta Nature Preserve
If you're looking for a very easy hike (really, more of a walk than a hike) with a huge payoff, you can't beat the Buzzard Rock Overlook at Latta … [Read more...] about Take a very easy walk to a beautiful view — Buzzard Rock Overlook and Wash Rock Overlook in Latta Nature Preserve
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, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rural Hill is at 4431 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill
All-Terrain Wheelchairs available for rent (free of charge) from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has been making some of the incredible trails in the county accessible to more people, with the introduction of … [Read more...] about All-Terrain Wheelchairs available for rent (free of charge) from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
Celebrate Winter Solstice 2025 in Charlotte with campfires, labyrinths, a drum circle 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 2025 in Charlotte with campfires, labyrinths, a drum circle and more
Events at McDowell Nature Center: Hikes, fort building, wreath-making, more…
McDowell Nature Center is within McDowell Nature Preserve, at 15222 South York Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, in southwestern Mecklenburg … [Read more...] about Events at McDowell Nature Center: Hikes, fort building, wreath-making, more…
Piedmont Promise: Conversations & Conservation at Patagonia Nov. 20, more…
Patagonia, in the South End at 101 W Worthington Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, sells outdoor clothing and equipment, including products for … [Read more...] about Piedmont Promise: Conversations & Conservation at Patagonia Nov. 20, more…
Free Family Fishing Derby at McAlpine Creek Park Nov. 8
One More...One Less Mentoring is presenting their 2nd Annual Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at McAlpine … [Read more...] about Free Family Fishing Derby at McAlpine Creek Park Nov. 8
Explore the night sky in Huntersville with the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club rescheduled to Nov. 1
Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting a FREE event, Explore the Night Sky, on Saturday, November 1, 27, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m., at the … [Read more...] about Explore the night sky in Huntersville with the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club rescheduled to Nov. 1
