Lake Norman State Park stands out for many reasons. “For Lake Norman, we are in this community where there is not anything like this in the area,” said Will Ruark, park ranger at Lake Norman State ...

North Carolina has its fair share of natural paradises. Destinations like the Crystal Coast include a barrier island with wild ponies, white sand, and clear water. Sometimes, however, humans ...

A bass boat driver participating in a fishing tournament was charged Wednesday after crashing into another boat on Lake Norman, Wildlife officials said. It happened shortly after 7 a.m. in the area of ...

Nothing says summer quite like going for a swim, and warm weather in Charlotte means those days are near (or here!). But if you don’t have pool access, you might not know where to start. That’s why we ...

A new public beach opened at Beatty’s Ford Park on Lake Norman. The beach features restrooms, concessions, parking, and operates Wednesday–Sunday. Entry fees vary by residency status; updates posted ...

Editor’s note: David Freeze is visiting all 42 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at [email protected]. After seeing a long-distance view of Mt. Mitchell in the clouds the night before, I ...

Five state parks have reopened in western North Carolina in the nearly five weeks after Hurricane Helene. Eight western N.C. state parks remain closed. On Nov. 1, Crowders Mountain, Gorges, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A new public beach opened at Beatty’s Ford Park on Lake Norman. The beach features restrooms, concessions, parking, and operates ...