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A Day Following Mecklenburg County's Only State Wildlife Enforcement Officer

Sampson Parker Jr. watches a growing population on the water and in the woods to make sure it’s following the rules

Greg Lacour,

Meet the N.C. Teen Paddler Making Olympics History

Evy Leibfarth has been called the “future of American canoe/kayak,” and the U.S. National Whitewater Center has helped catapult her to the biggest stages in sports

Allison Braden,

20 Charlotte Meet-Up Groups Exploring the Outdoors

Ready to get your hands dirty? Several clubs in Charlotte are looking for new members. Here’s a sampling, broken down by interest:

Andy Smith,

Hooked: A Wave of New, Young Fishing Enthusiasts May Outlast the Pandemic

And where to fish in and around Charlotte

Taylor Bowler,

Camping Group Brings Charlotte Kids to the Outdoors

A Q&A With Keith Cradle of Camping With Cradle

Andy Smith,

How These Major Events in Charlotte Are Affected by Loosened Restrictions

As mask and capacity requirements change, so are local events

Magazine Staff,

30 Outdoor Escapes In and Near Charlotte

Top spots for fishing, kayaking, hiking, and climbing

Magazine Staff,

Style: Catching Up With Roxy Te of Society Social

The founder and creative director embraces ‘granny chic’

Taylor Bowler,

Checklist: 15 Things You Have to Do in Charlotte This Summer

From ball games to brews

Andy Smith, Virginia Brown, Taylor Bowler, Greg Lacour,

The Derailed Dream of Soul City

Charlotte native’s new book examines the bold plans and discarded promise of a planned Black city

Greg Lacour,

Charlotte Nc April 1st 2021 Jianna Janneh With Food From La Caseta And Saru At Camp North End Photographed In Charlotte Nc On April 1 2021. Photo By Peter Taylor

Inside Camp North End’s Evolving Dining Scene

In a tough year for restaurants, site's planning and progressive community allowed its food vendors to thrive

Allison Braden,

Hot Listings in Charlotte: May 2021

High-end townhomes, low-maintenance living.

Magazine Staff,

Building History: Inside Urban Institutes' City Walks

COVID spurs UNCC to let Charlotteans guide themselves on history tours

Tom Hanchett,

Travel: Retreat to Historic Jekyll Island

At its majestic resort, visitors sense the history of its Gilded Age founders around every corner

Andy Smith,

After Devastating Fire, Theatre Charlotte Plans Next Stage

The coronavirus and a devastating December fire have challenged Theatre Charlotte to reimagine its performances, but the community support that’s sustained the nonprofit for 93 years hasn’t gone anywhere

Allison Braden,

ANALYSIS: Pat McCrory 101

Introductory course materials on the longtime Charlotte mayor and one-term governor who’s running for U.S. Senate

Greg Lacour,

2021 BOB Awards: The Best of the Best in Charlotte

We’ve named the Best of the Best every year for the past 22, and they’ve always meant something. This year, they mean a little more. Each restaurant, watering hole, beauty salon, recreational hub, and fitness studio—and the others, 396 in all—is a testament to resilience in the face of a public health crisis that tested everyone. So patronize, visit, play. We’ve gotten through it together. We’ll handle the future that way, too.

Charlotte Magazine Staff,