Some trails take you somewhere. Others connect you to something bigger. The Carolina Thread Trail does both—and Hickory is part of the story. Spanning 15 counties across North and South Carolina…
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HICKORY, NC (October 11, 2025) – On Saturday morning from 9 to 11:30 a.m., 23 volunteers gathered at Bakers Mountain Park with one goal in mind: to care for and enhance one of the area’s most beloved…
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Looking for the ultimate three-day weekend? Look no further than Catawba County, where our three large-scale parks represent the ultimate “triple threat” for outdoor adventure in North Carolina:…
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December wraps up North Carolina's exciting Year of The Trail! While the "year" is technically coming to an end, we have had an adventurous year featuring introductions to a lot of our Parks and…
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, November is an ideal time to show gratitude. As North Carolina continues to celebrate 2023 as the Year of the Trail, this month we show gratitude for the great trails in…
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September is all about setting and achieving goals at local parks and trails! Are you ready to challenge and push yourself to meet new goals? We have some fantastic ideas to help get you started…
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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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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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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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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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