Wellness & Trails
Did you know that parks and trails have a tremendous impact on your health? "The public health benefits of parks and trails are broad and cross-cutting. For individuals, benefits include providing…
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Category: Outdoors
Celebrate NC Parks
Here in Catawba County, we have over 45 miles of trails at our four major parks: Riverbend Park, Bakers Mountian Park, St. Stephens Park & Dog Park, and Mountain Creek Park. This month, we are…
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Out(doors) and About this Summer
Are you ready for the summertime sunshine? Let us open the door to many experiences for you to explore here in the Hickory Metro. Plunge into fantastic outdoor dining or fall more in love with nature…
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Explore NC Trails Safely
We want to welcome you to our little slice of heaven! In Catawba County, we have over 50+ parks, with the four major ones being Bakers Mountian Park, Riverbend Park, St. Stephens Park & Dog Park, and…
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Celebrate NC Trails
For April, we are celebrating ALL the trails that run through Catawba County and what makes them great. Catawba County has over 45+ miles of trails that weave and wander through our community…
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Spring Into Action
For many people, spring is a time to clean out, refresh and prepare for the upcoming year. The park system is no different, you are a vital part of keeping our parks in pristine condition for years to…
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Make a Date with a Trail
For the month of February, we encourage you to "Make a Date" with one of the trails here in the Hickory Metro. Rekindle that love that you have for the outdoors and take on a leisure picnic, hike, or…
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New Year, New Trails
We are ringing in this new year with lots of resolutions and goals, but they look a little different. As you start 2023, we hope that the year is full of many new adventures! One of the best…
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Fall at Bakers Mountain Park
The start of fall is upon us with shorter days, cooler temperatures, and everything flavored in pumpkin spice, but there’s one highlight of the season that many folks look forward to the most: autumn…
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Last Minute Outdoor Adventures: Fall in the Foothills
Fall is in the air, the weather is starting to cool and the leaves are beginning to change. Fall brings events, such as fall festivals, pumpkin patches, hayrides, tapping picking and spooky…
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