For most of the year, you may have little to no reason to make a trip from the city down to the Draper Wildlife Management Area (DWMA) in York County, SC — unless, of course, you like to dove hunt or fish — but for a limited-time every summer the DWMA is home to one of […]
Summer love in Charlotte will forever feel different. Painful wounds now exist. Our hearts are broken. But now that the spring rains have slowed, it’s time to start healing in this summer solstice. Love is powerful. It’s sometimes the only thing we can control. New or old — the date will be different. But we […]
From Juneteenth celebrations to Father’s Day fun, there’s plenty to explore in and around Charlotte this weekend. Our top picks for venturing out and staying in: VENTURING OUT SAFELY Watch and Play at Truist FieldVarying dates and hours Head Uptown and enjoy the ballpark in a whole new way this summer. They’re offering a special […]
June 19th, or Juneteenth | Black Independence Day, commemorates the day that Union general Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed them almost two and a half years earlier, Texas was the most remote of the slave states, with a low presence of Union troops, so enforcement of the […]
The weekend’s almost here, and whether you’re staying in or venturing out, we’ve got plenty of ideas for how to spend it. From reopening to shopping and fun virtual to-dos, here’s what to do and what to do this weekend. VENTURING OUT Shop the Elston SaleWednesday, June 10 – Saturday, June 13 | 10 am […]
A summer weekend or day trip to any one of the 250+ waterfalls in nearby Transylvania County and the surrounding area is a huge bonus to living in CLT. With the county slowly and safely re-opening under the current state guidelines, it could be the perfect time to visit. The visitor center began a phased […]
Searching for new ways to fill your weekend? Look no further. From reopenings to family-friendly experiences and virtual events, here’s where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte: FEATURED EVENTS Unmasked: “We Can’t Breathe”June 3 | 6 pm Join in virtually for this important conversation about recent injustices against the black community, […]
Hello? Summer, is that you? Possibly… LKN is slowly reopening, and all the things we love about the Lake are starting to roll-in. As always, please check directly before attempting to partake, and wear your stylish masks when gathering. We’ve gathered the scoop on what’s happening, what’s not, and even found a few new openings! […]
As Charlotte enters phase 2 of the state’s re-opening plan, there are a few more options to fill your days off. Whether you’re staying in or venturing out, here are our top picks for where to go and things to do in Charlotte this weekend. IF YOU’RE VENTURING OUT Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Reopens Daniel […]
As we await news of the timing regarding North Carolina’s phase two opening, Charlotte seems to be leaning in to the virtual events we can do from home this Memorial Day Weekend. We did find a few out-of-doors options for you, please wear your PPE for your safety and that of other attendees if you […]
The North Carolina high country offers 3,000+ miles of free, public hiking trails within 100 miles of Asheville ~ at least during normal times. Many NC parks and nature preserves have begun to re-open to visitors ~ with safe social distancing and some closures on facilities and specific trails / areas. Some places are still […]
One thing that has helped ease the stress of our new lifestyle has been the weather. Being able to go for walks on the regular and eat outside has been sanity saving. We are all familiar with Charlotte’s larger and popular parks; Freedom, Romare Bearden, Latta, but we are trying to keep some extra space […]
