Situated south of Badin Lake and north of Lake Tillery, Morrow Mountain serves as the western gateway to the Uwharrie National Forest. Once standing at 20,000 feet in elevation, Morrow Mountain is part of the oldest mountain range in North America…
The Active Sub-Culture of Charlotte
I’ve been working tirelessly behind the scenes for the last 6 months. I’ve been balancing the responsibilities of working full-time with the full time-esque requirements of planning and coordinating multiple events. I’ve often wondered if all this effort is worth it. Then the reaction to last week’s announcement finally hit and I’m still flying high!
Is Social Media Ruining The Outdoors? How to Apply Leave No Trace Principles in the Digital Age
The opportunity to share amazing landscapes and images across social media outlets inspires people to get out and see their public lands for themselves. But with this increase in people exploring nature we have also seen the negative affects of over crowding in our most popular parks and wild places.
I did the entire Carolina Thread Trail in 2 months. Don't do it.
Where Did All The Trees in Charlotte Go?
Due to rapid development, an aging canopy and hard-hitting storms, Charlotte’s majestic canopy has lost a significant amount of trees over the last six years, dropping from 49 percent coverage in 2012 to 45 percent in 2018, according to a canopy survey conducted by the University of Vermont in collaboration with the local non-profit TreesCharlotte.
Rallying the Outdoor Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
Businesses like Blue Blaze Brewing, The Great Outdoor Provision Company, and Jesse Brown's have been the backbone of the entire Charlotte outdoor community. They sponsor our races and support our scout troops. They organize group hikes, collaborate with non-profits, and hold trail clean-up days.
And now, they need our help.
Explore this Unknown Park in Charlotte + Workout Challenge!
Charlotte is a city known for it’s beautiful parks for good reason. In the Queen City we have everything from the views of Romare Bearden Park, to the expansive nature preserves of Reedy Creek Park.
But, are you looking for a park that has it all? If you are, look no further than…
