Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature … [Read more...] about Guided hikes, animal encounters and more at Mecklenburg County Rec Centers
Outdoor Recreation
Free Nature Photography Walk at Stowe Trailhead Store Aug. 28
Professional photographer Nelson Stegal is leading Nature Photography Walks the fourth Thursday of the month, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The walks are … [Read more...] about Free Nature Photography Walk at Stowe Trailhead Store Aug. 28
Park & Rec celebration at Frank Liske Park in Concord July 26 — free kayaking, fishing, snow cones, waterslide, more…
July is Park and Recreation Month, and Cabarrus County Active Living and Park invites everyone to a Park & Rec Month Celebration on Saturday, July … [Read more...] about Park & Rec celebration at Frank Liske Park in Concord July 26 — free kayaking, fishing, snow cones, waterslide, more…
Free Fishing Day in North Carolina on 4th of July
July 4th is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Day in North Carolina on 4th of July
50+ hikes and walks in Charlotte and beyond — now with a map!
Lace up your shoes because it's time to start walking! We've put together photo guides for a wide variety of places to walk and hike in Charlotte, … [Read more...] about 50+ hikes and walks in Charlotte and beyond — now with a map!
Boat Rental in Charlotte: 12 ways to get out on the water if you don’t own a boat
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Spring is here and the water is calling. There's nothing better than to be out on a boat in the spring and summer summer, whether the boat is a kayak, … [Read more...] about Boat Rental in Charlotte: 12 ways to get out on the water if you don’t own a boat
Stonehenge will livestream summer solstice sunset and sunrise
Stonehenge, near Salisbury, England, is probably the world's most recognizable prehistoric monument. The earliest structures are pits that appear to … [Read more...] about Stonehenge will livestream summer solstice sunset and sunrise
10 Botanical Gardens in Charlotte Area To Visit This Summer
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 10 Botanical Gardens in Charlotte Area To Visit This Summer
Free “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops across the country are hosting Gone Fishing, a FREE fishing event for kids from June 6 to 8, and June 13 to 15, 2025. Gone Fishing … [Read more...] about Free “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Bass Pro Shops
Visiting Chimney Rock State Park is reopening — everything you need to know
Update: Chimney State Park, which had been closed since Hurricane Helene, is reopening June 27, 2025. Reservations will be required. Please check on … [Read more...] about Visiting Chimney Rock State Park is reopening — everything you need to know
