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U.S. Whitewater Center Provides Indoor, Outdoor Thrills

For those who like to experience nature first hand, the U.S. Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC, is just the spot to visit. This U.S. Olympic training site is the world’s premier outdoor adventure and environmental education center, and it's just the place to raft the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. Not only that, visitors can also flatwater kayak, mountain bike, trail run, hike more than 11 miles of trails and even climb one of the largest outdoor climbing structures in the U.S... Read More »
Mint Museum Uptown in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC Offers Trails, Museums and High Quality of Life

Charlotte USA offers a wealth of cultural, recreational, educational and attractions. Here are just a few fun things to do:  Carolina Thread TrailThe trail is a regional network of greenways and trails that will eventually include 15 counties and link people, places, cities, towns and attractions. The trail is designed to preserve the region's natural areas and foster exploration of nature, culture, science and history. Discovery PlaceLocated in the heart of Charlotte, this hands-on... Read More »

Catawba River Provides Outdoor Fun to Charlotte Area

Hang onto your helmets. The U.S. National Whitewater Center has become a raging success on the Catawba River, just outside of Charlotte. The center brings outdoor recreational opportunities to the public thanks to activities that include kayaking on Class IV whitewater rapids. There is also canoeing and rafting along flat water portions of the river near the center. Besides water activities, the facility is home to 400 acres of woodlands and one of the world's largest outdoor climbing... Read More »

Outdoor Fun in Charlotte Can Be For the Dogs

A fetching setting for national-level field and retriever dog competitions is located a short drive away from Charlotte, NC. Chesterfield County, in South Carolina, is home to the H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area. The expanse covers 7,000 acres of longleaf pine forest and fields, and the park’s facilities include stables, kennels, corrals, arenas, waterfowl ponds and campgrounds. Besides the ideal accommodations for hunting dogs, also on site are more than 20 miles... Read More »

Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Near Charlotte, NC

More than 35,000 people visit Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge each year. The refuge features more than 8,400 acres of bottomland hardwoods, a pine forest, croplands, old fields and moist soil units. It serves as an ideal habitat for 180 bird, 50 amphibian and reptile, 25 mammal, and 20 fish species. The refuge was established in 1963 and is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, a regional network of greenways and paths that is currently being developed to span 15 counties. The Pee Dee refuge is... Read More »