North Carolina has its fair share of natural paradises. Destinations like the Crystal Coast include a barrier island with wild ponies, white sand, and clear water. Sometimes, however, humans ...

Lake Norman State Park stands out for many reasons. “For Lake Norman, we are in this community where there is not anything like this in the area,” said Will Ruark, park ranger at Lake Norman State ...

A new public beach opened at Beatty’s Ford Park on Lake Norman. The beach features restrooms, concessions, parking, and operates Wednesday–Sunday. Entry fees vary by residency status; updates posted ...

While I’ve spent my life on the Catawba River’s lakes, a recent obsession with Zillow-stalking waterfront properties sent me on a mission to explore it all over again. My goal was to get past the ...

Epic Sports Marketing will host its 4th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic & 5K on December 20, 2025, featuring ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A new public beach opened at Beatty’s Ford Park on Lake Norman. The beach features restrooms, concessions, parking, and operates ...