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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 »
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Provides Scenic Retreat
For a day of tranquility, visit Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Established in 1999, Daniel Stowe is a display garden, grouping plants and flowers aesthetically rather than by the typical genus and family arrangement favored by other botanical gardens.
“We have 380 acres, including 10-12 acres of manicured gardens and areas divided into various garden rooms," says Jim Hoffman, director of marketing and guest services for Daniel Stowe. "People arrive, pay admission and step... Read More »
Carolina Speedway Offers NASCAR Thrills
It’s Friday night, and eager racing fans pour into the stands at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, ready to feel the rumble of the stock cars that will soon be idling at the starting line. When the checkered flag goes down, the souped-up vehicles roar to life, skidding around the dirt track to the screams and cheers of the crowd.
Despite the advent of paved speedways, dirt-track racing remains hugely popular all over the country. And in Gaston County, fans look forward to weekly action at Carolina... Read More »
