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• Must-Do Activities for Fall Near Hickory, NC It is FINALLY September! We are ready for all the cozy vibes, colorful leaves, and pumpkin-flavored every…
• Take A Child Outside Week Event List  Catawba County Parks will celebrate Take a Child Outside (TACO) week, which takes place September 2…
• City of Hickory to host annual Back to School Bash The Hickory Recreation and Sports Tourism Department will host its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday…
• Sponsored A Quick Drive to Endless Summer at Jellystone Park™ Golden Valley Every year, it seems the summer goes by faster than the year before.  This year, in particular, my f…
• Ways to Stay Active, plus Local Farms and Produce in the NC Foothills This article is a part of the Fun in the Foothills Passport series.  Download your free, printable P…
• Carousel and Train Ride Means Fun in Shelby, NC A park that includes a hand-restored carousel and a miniature train ride? Yes, please! Shelby City Park ha…
• Water Attractions, Parks and Playgrounds in the NC Foothills This article is a part of the Fun in the Foothills Passport series.  Download your free, printable P…
• Sponsored Keep Kids Safe Outdoors in Summer It’s summer and whether your family is out by the pool, playing in the backyard or hanging out at a…
• Military Can Visit Carowinds Theme Park for Free Knowing well the potential dangers in the work, an extraordinary brand of men and women step up to preserv…
• This Sunday, Celebrate with Free Swinging Show for the Whole Family Looking for a great family-friendly want to celebrate Memorial Day weekend? Get ready to boogie-woogie! &…
• Visit Belmont, NC for Sweets, Eats, and a Park That's a Treat About an hour from Hickory off I-85 N, the City of Belmont, NC is a hidden gem.  And, that gem has a…
• July 4th is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina On July 4, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites anglers and would-be anglers of all ages to go…