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Charlotte area Facilities
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| Property | Charlotte except as noted |
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| Elmore Campgrounds | 4826 N Tryon St | 597-1323 |
| Fieldridge Acres | 7800 Wilkinson Blvd | 399-3521 |
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| Property | Charlotte except as noted |
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| McDowell Nature Preserve | 15222 York Rd | 588-5224 |
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Other Charlotte area Recreational Facilitiessee also: Lake Norman State Park (32 miles north of Charlotte near Mooresville)
One of the impoundments of the Catawba River creates Mountain Island Lake just 6 miles north of Charlotte. Operated by Mecklenburg County, the 1,290 acre Latta Plantation Nature Preserve is a kaleidoscope of attractions. Named for Latta Place, a Federal-style plantation house built around 1800 by James Latta, an affluent area merchant, the buildings are open to visitors.
Also contained within the park is the 57 acre Carolina Raptor Center. Several species of this fascinating bird of prey can be observed in their natural habitat. (Raptors may also be observed easily at Crowders Mountain State Park near Kings Mountain.) There are areas for viewing the fowl in their natural habitat. This center operates one of the few clinics in the country engaged in the rehabilitation of eagles, hawks, owls and vultures.
Then there is the 25 acre Equestrian Center which not only offers rides on the extensive network of bridle paths but also a continuous schedule of riding lessons. The center's facilities include show grounds, lighted arenas, boarding and a tack shop. Horseback riding is one of the most popular activities at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve.
Mountain Island Lake is a very narrow, ten-mile long, quiet lake ideal for paddling. Latta Plantation also has a canoe launch.
The park has some nice, but heavily used, hiking trails. The trails are well developed (e.g. bridges over each little creek and steps up and down the steeper slopes) and one of them even has markers strategically placed along the trail describing the science of forest care and identifying some of the trees. None of the trails would be considered difficult.
Take exit 18 of I-77 and follow Vance Road west to the Mt Holly-Huntersville Road (about 1½ miles). Take a left (toward Mt Holly) and proceed about 1¼ miles to Beatties Ford Road. Turn right, proceed another1½ miles and turn left onto Sample Road. Another mile and you're at the gate. Postal address: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve: 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville NC 28078. Phone: 875-1391.
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RibbonWalk Urban Forest is woodland oasis in the heart of the city of Charlotte. The forest includes 176-acres of woodland and wetland habitat with several miles of nature trails and a variety of native flora and fauna. An extraordinary grove of old-age beech trees designated as a “treasure tree grove” stands out a one of the most impressive features of the forest. There are also picturesque mature pines, flowering trees and other native hardwoods. Wetland features include several ponds and meandering streams. Native wildflowers dot the forest floor. You might discover wildlife or signs of wildlife. You may see mammal tracks, hear frogs or spot one of more than 45 birds that have been seen in the forest by birdwatchers. There are many natural wonders to behold. Come take a walk! Open daily: 9am to dusk. Admission: Free.
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RibbonWalk Urban Forest
4601 Nevin Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone: 704-599-2600
Email: ribbonwalk@netzero.net
Website: RibbonWalk
see also: Lake Norman State Park (32 miles north of Charlotte near Mooresville)
Other Charlotte area Recreational Facilities
The Preserve has some nice, but heavily used, hiking trails. The trails are well developed (e.g. bridges over each little creek and steps up and down the steeper slopes) and one of them even has markers strategically placed along the trail describing the science of forest care and identifying some of the trees. None of the trails would be considered difficult.
Then there is the 25 acre Latta Equestrian Center which not only offers an extensive network of bridle paths but also a continuous schedule of riding lessons. The center's facilities include show grounds, lighted arenas, boarding and a tack shop. Horseback riding is one of the most popular activities at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. Phone 1-704-992-1550; website CountrytimeCarriages.
For more information about the Preserve, see: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
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