In the early hours of March 14, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will take place. This will be the first time since 2022 that North Carolina will get a … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
Outdoor Recreation
How to Visit Carhartt Mansion Ruins in Rock Hill
If you like your hikes with a side of old ruins, then you'll want to set out for the Carhartt Mansion Ruins in Rock Hill, South Carolina. With just a … [Read more...] about How to Visit Carhartt Mansion Ruins in Rock Hill
Walk on Campbell Creek Greenway and see the ruins of an abandoned gristmill
I love hikes of all kinds, but I really love hikes where you come across the ruins of some abandoned structure. It's a reminder that the lands we … [Read more...] about Walk on Campbell Creek Greenway and see the ruins of an abandoned gristmill
Canceled: Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 15
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather. Dogs have always been valued guests at U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater … [Read more...] about Canceled: Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 15
Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte
We asked avid hiker and photographer Jim Ogden to tell us about some hikes you might never have heard of...but you should. Unless … [Read more...] about Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte
Free Flights and Flies Craft Class at Confluence in Cramerton, Feb. 5
Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & … [Read more...] about Free Flights and Flies Craft Class at Confluence in Cramerton, Feb. 5
Carolina Raptor Center Releasing Rehabilitated Merlin at Crowder’s Mountain State Park Jan. 25
Carolina Raptor Center is releasing a rehabilitated Merlin back into the wild. This is an unusual event because it's the first Merlin that they've … [Read more...] about Carolina Raptor Center Releasing Rehabilitated Merlin at Crowder’s Mountain State Park Jan. 25
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…
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
