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Gaston County is a great place to spend the weekend. Whether you love the outdoors or need a getaway with your family, a great adventure awa

Spring is here and Gaston County comes alive. Longer, warmer, sunny days with Carolina blue skies, beckon you to get outside and try...

Mark your calendars and make your plans now to meet us in Gaston County for these three great events; Adventure Race and opening of the...

April 29 - May 1, 2022 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC Tuck Fest is a multi-day festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle...

Mark your calendars and make your plans now to take part in these races taking place in and around Gaston County. Included are a variety...

Gaston County's mild climate with regular daytime highs in the 70s, makes for a great winter getaway. It's easy to get outside and enjoy...

This new casino makes for a great getaway in Gaston County Let the fun begin Now open in its pre-launch temporary facility, Catawba Two...

Fall is absolutely the best time to get outside as temperatures cool and landscapes come brilliantly alive. Get out and explore this...

Fall is absolutely the best time to get outside as temperatures cool and landscapes come brilliantly alive. Get out and explore! Check...

If you’ve done the beach and the mountains, and looking for something new, now is the time to try Gaston County. As summer draws to an...

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...

Summertime just makes people want to get out and explore! If you’ve done the beach, and the mountains, and looking for something new, now...

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. Paddle the world’s largest man-made...

Green clouds, green water, and green clothes The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) invites you to take part in the Color Me Green...

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

When U.S. National Whitewater Center Executive Director Jeff Wise first started talking about building a concrete whitewater river in the...

When it comes to paddlesports, Gaston County is an under-the-radar destination that packs a powerful punch. Four-season paddling on...

Plant your hiking boot atop the rocky outcroppings on Crowders Mountain and scan the horizon for a bird’s eye view of the Charlotte...

Road Rides Let’s say it’s a recovery day, or maybe you’re taking the family out for some bicycle bonding time. Consider peddling...