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!
Outdoor Recreation
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
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
South Carolina AG + Art Tour in York County June 7-8
The South Carolina AG + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets that feature local artisans at every stop. During the tour, visitors … [Read more...] about South Carolina AG + Art Tour in York County June 7-8
National Trails Day at Anne Springs Close Greenway: free day on June 7
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina, is celebrating National Trails Day and its own 30th anniversary with … [Read more...] about National Trails Day at Anne Springs Close Greenway: free day on June 7
NC Trail Days in Elkin June 5-8
The towns of Elkin and Jonesville, North Carolina, are holding the 5th annual NC Trail Days from June 5 to 8, 2025. This festival celebrates the … [Read more...] about NC Trail Days in Elkin June 5-8
