Enjoy the gifts of nature surrounded by the remnants of a once mighty range of peaks. Upon first encounter, the Uwharrie Mountains may seem like a mountainous mirage.

Wing Haven has been a special part of Charlotte since its creation by Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson in 1927. Three acres of lovely vistas, formal gardens and controlled wilderness are open to all who wander its paths.

For years, the Lumbee Indians lead a peaceful life in the rich lands of North Carolina until the start of the Civil War in 1861. This outdoor drama shows the chaos that arose between the Home Guards determination to control and the peaceful existence of simple family life of the Lumbee Indians.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is the world's premier outdoor recreation and environmental learning center. Alongside mountain-biking trails, a climbing center, running trails and camping areas, the park's unique feature will be a multiple-channel, customized whitewater river for rafting and canoe/kayak enthusiasts of all abilities.

These new ramps are the best you will ever skate! No wood, flat seams, no screws and built like a tank.

Paramount's Carowinds is one of the most popular family parks in the Carolinas. The park features more than 50 rides and movie-themed experiences for all ages.

CarolinaSurfing.com Travel Babble Review-From relaxing rides like the Carolina Skytower to the heart stopping Borg Assimilator everyone is bound to have a fantastic time at Paramount's Carowinds Theme Park, which is located just south of Charlotte, NC right on the NC/SC border. Click on the this link for the full review or click the Attractions link at the top of this page to see our movie of the Paramount's Carowinds Theme Park.

Welcome to the Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department on the web. Choose People, Programs, or Places to learn about the latest activities offered through the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department.

Although history might not have been one of your favorite subjects in school, we found a way to make it fun thorugh hands on learning! Mecklenburg County is rich with history.

Welcome to the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, a 390-acre nature education and recreation center nestled in the beautiful foothills of Tryon, North Carolina. Whether you're interested in outdoor recreation, nature education or preservation of precious open space, you'll find something of interest at FENCE.