The U.S. National Whitewater Center's very popular music and outdoors festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2025. The dates are April 25 to … [Read more...] about Tuck Fest April 25-27
Outdoor Recreation
Hooked on Cornelius — fishing event for kids
The Town of Cornelius and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists are joining together to present Hooked on Cornelius, a fishing event for kids, on … [Read more...] about Hooked on Cornelius — fishing event for kids
Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, and Charlotte on the … [Read more...] about Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
Spring Fling at Camp Thunderbird April 13
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun-filled day at Camp Thunderbird! Camp Thunderbird's Spring Fling takes place Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2 … [Read more...] about Spring Fling at Camp Thunderbird April 13
Earth Day Weekend Celebration at Anne Springs Close Greenway April 11-13
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 288 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill, South Carolina, will host its annual Earth Day Celebration for a whole weekend. The … [Read more...] about Earth Day Weekend Celebration at Anne Springs Close Greenway April 11-13
STEAM Day at Latta April 5
Carolina Raptor Center and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation are hosting STEAM Day at Latta on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., … [Read more...] about STEAM Day at Latta April 5
Hike through the woods to another time — the Robinson Rock House ruins from the 1700s
Tucked away in Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, an easy not-quite-a-mile walk from the Reedy Creek Nature Center, is the last thing you might expect to … [Read more...] about Hike through the woods to another time — the Robinson Rock House ruins from the 1700s
Hike Bakers Mountain for a panoramic view of the Catawba Valley
We've been highlighting interesting hikes in or near Charlotte. Each one offers something special, whether it's a view of a waterfall, an interesting … [Read more...] about Hike Bakers Mountain for a panoramic view of the Catawba Valley
First Broad River Trail: Hike along a river and over a 170-foot suspension bridge in Shelby
Adding to our list of 50+ hikes and walks near Charlotte, North Carolina, is First Broad River Trail in Shelby. This out-and-back trail is 1.5 miles … [Read more...] about First Broad River Trail: Hike along a river and over a 170-foot suspension bridge in Shelby
South Fork Trail: take an easy hike along the river to see Civil War history
The next in our series of hikes is South Fork Trail. This is an easy, flat hike on a natural surface. It's an out-and-back trail, 2 miles each way. It … [Read more...] about South Fork Trail: take an easy hike along the river to see Civil War history
