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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Davidson Lands Conservancy is hosting Wilderness Calling: Firefly Fest on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Fisher Farm, 21215 Shearers … [Read more...] about Firefly Fest with Davidson Lands Conservancy rescheduled to June 14
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Carrigan Farms is opening their natural quarry to swimmers for the season. Swimming at the Carrigan Farms quarry is … [Read more...] about Carrigan Farm’s Swimming Quarry opens for swimming May 17
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