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
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
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
Nature at Night Festival at McDowell Nature Center Oct 18
McDowell Nature Center's 15th Annual Nature at Night Festival takes place on October 18, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. McDowell Nature Preserve is at 15222 … [Read more...] about Nature at Night Festival at McDowell Nature Center Oct 18
Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 11
U.S. National Whitewater Center hosts Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 to 7:30 p.m. It's free to attend the festival, … [Read more...] about Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 11
Pioneer Day at Camp T.N. Spencer Park in Concord: fishing, archery, shelter building, much more…
Travel back in time at Pioneer Day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Camp T.N. Spencer Park, 3155 Foxford Drive, Concord, … [Read more...] about Pioneer Day at Camp T.N. Spencer Park in Concord: fishing, archery, shelter building, much more…
