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The Lake Loop at Crowders Mountain State Park The views of the Lake Loop Trail at Crowders Mountain are quite lovely with every turn...

It’s prime time to get outdoors for long, sunny days on the trail and in the water—and you don’t have to leave man’s best friend home...

Recently, Catawba Riverkeeper announced its plans to build a new headquarters within a vacant building located in downtown McAdenville on...

A Bio Blitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. So,...

Socially distanced activities include guided nature walks, free kayak and bike rentals, yoga, stand-up paddleboarding and more to...

If you are ready to experience an authentic river with experienced guides, this half-day paddling experience is for you! Reserve your...

When the world was put on hold in 2020, the great outdoors became the Great Escape. Mountains and water adventures are tonic for the...

Belmont, NC — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will...

Louisville, KY – April 26, 2021 – Catfish anglers from six states traveled to Lake Wylie at Belmont, NC for a King Kat Tournament Trail...

Welcome To The Outdoors! Gaston County is committed to preserving natural spaces, not only to sustain the environment but to offer...

Get your adrenaline pumping, learn something new or escape to a quiet place — you can do it all here. We have some of the best places to...

Kings Mountain offers three great trails including the Sidewalk Connector, Gateway Trail and Kings Mountain State Park Trail. Afterwards,...

Gaston County offers numerous natural resources providing amazing opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. We are encouraging folks...

Rocky Branch Park, a popular recreational park, recently received upgrades to make it a must see outdoor attraction for visitors to...

Plan a weekend of kayaking in Gaston County, exploring the Catawba and Southfork River Blueways.

Take your adventures in Gaston County to the next level, a beginners guide to rock climbing at Crowders Mountain State Park.

There’s a new spot to hang out with friends and family in Gaston County, with just the right mix of outdoors, exercise, and a dash of...

Looking for one of the area’s best float trips? Check out the stretch of the Catawba River starting just below Mountain Island Lake in...

As summer slowly slips toward autumn in the western piedmont of North Carolina, a journey of mythical proportions is silently taking...

The Warlick Family YMCA, which opened late last year, offers its members a host of amenities including two large indoor pools, a plethora...