Explore Gaston County with the whole family! From exploring nature at Daniel Stowe Conservancy and fascinating exhibits at the Schiele Museum of Natural History, to outdoor thrills at the Whitewater Center and peaceful Rankin Lake Park—fun is around every corner.
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Five decades since boyhood summers at White Lake, a writer returns to see what time has changed — and what the water remembers.
At both the turn of the century and today, Beaufort’s waterfront has attracted a hum of commerce and community. At its heart, a historic avenue tells that history, from the stately double-porched homes to the sound of ships announcing their arrival at port.
Grab your goggles and dive into historic pools and nostalgic swimming holes, where cool relief and summer traditions have stood the test of time.
The smoky signature on our summer dinners isn’t the only lingering effect of an evening spent around the grates.
