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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On a remote island, a family of storytellers preserves local lore and neighborly traditions, beginning with one iconic thoroughfare.
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
