Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina has the perfect balance of activities and incredible scenic sights, outdoor enthusiasts will love. Hanging Rock State Park is located at 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road in Danbury, North Carolina. For more information on the park and its activities, click here.

Located in Stokes County 30 miles north of Winston-Salem, Hanging Rock State Park started as a Civilian Conservation Corps project and has become a park that offers every part of a traditional outdoor experience. Trails lead to picturesque mountain views, rock outcrops, waterfalls, and even a mountain cave. Some are open to horseback riding and mountain biking, and a portion is part of the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail. Campgrounds, a swim lake, and access to paddling on the Dan River complete the gamut of recreational opportunities.

The campground features:

• Vacation cabins
• Tent sites
• Trailer and RV sites (no hookups)
• Group tent sites
• Showers
• Firewood

Other impressive features include 48 miles of hiking trails, 15 miles of mountain bike trails, 6 miles of horseback riding trails, and all type of paddling opportunities.  If that wasn’t enough, there is swimming, fishing, picnic areas, and rock climbing. Hanging Rock literally has something for everyone!

Amenities at the park include:

• Boat rentals (seasonal)
• Concession stand (seasonal)
• Amphitheater
• Auditorium and classroom
• Picnic shelters
• Visitor center and exhibits
• Beach access (lake, seasonal)
• Bathhouse (seasonal)

If you love the outdoors, you need to add Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina to you bucket list. For more of the best adventures in the United States, click here. For the best nearby parks and amazing locations, click here. For the best Hotels, Resorts, and Vacation Homes, click here.

Looking to test your speed and endurance, or maybe just have some fun with friends? Then join us for the 15^th annual Gladiator Assault Challenge, located at Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone, Iowa. This Adventure filled race is the Midwest’s premier obstacle race. For more information or to register, click here.

The Gladiator course varies from event to event, but each year the goal is the same; to test the runner’s endurance, speed, agility, strength, and mental stamina. If there is one race you plan to run this year,make it the Gladiator Assault Challenge Saturday, May 18^th or Sunday May 19th!

This challenging but fun race, includes 30+ physically challenging obstacles including: Vertigo, wall of shame, down and dirty, wobbler, toast, monkey cargo box, muddy bunkers, balance beams, nam, cage animal, snake bite, cargo climb and many more.

The 5 to 7 mile course will challenge you with running, climbing, jumping, crawling, and balancing. Get your friends together and sign up now!

• Saturday’s Schedule:
• Full Gladiator Assault Challenge Elite heat is at 8:00 AM
• Full Gladiator Assault Challenge and 5K Charge heats start at 8:20 AM and have heats every 20 minutes until 1:00 PM (last heat)
• Junior/Parent 5K Gladiator Challenge heats are at 12:20 PM, 12:40 PM, and 1:00 pm and are for kids ages 9-14 years old with parents.  A parent/adult must be registered for the same heat as the junior.

Sundays Schedule:

• Full Gladiator Assault Challenge and 5k Charge heats start at 9:00 AM and have heats every 20 minutes until 12:00 PM (last heat)
• Junior/Parent 5K Gladiator Challenge heats are at 11:20 AM, 11:40 AM, and 12:00 pm and are for kids ages 9-14 years old with parents. A parent/adult must be registered for the same heat as the junior.

All participants will receive a Gladiator tee shirt,finish medal,and a free beer.(must be 21 years of age) After the race is over, make sure to stick around for the post race party! There will be beer, music, grilled food, and lots of mud covered bodies.

Get your friends together, and sign up now, this is one summer run you won’t want to miss!! Be sure to sign up early, heats and availability are limited. For more information or to register, click here.

Slip beneath the surface with tickets to the Sea Life Charlotte–Concord Aquarium, and meet the thousands of mammals, bright fish and seahorses that thrive in dozens of exhibits that recreate the ecosystems that surround North Carolina. Get a fish eye’s-view of the marine landscape as you walk through an underwater ocean tunnel. Spot all eight legs on the Giant Pacific Octopus, see a feeding frenzy and explore the slippery world of jellyfish in soaring cylindrical tanks. Sea Life Charlotte is located at 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, in Concord, North Carolina. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• Admission ticket to Sea Life Aquarium in Charlotte Concord
• Popular choice with kids
• Discover more than 5,000 aquarium animals including stingrays, jellyfish, seahorses and sea turtles
• Observe feedings throughout the day
• Hear informative talks from the knowledgeable staff and follow an interactive quiz trail
  

This is a fun and educational attraction that is geared towards children. There are free scheduled talks which are a great way to learn something new about the amazing creatures at Sea Life, how they are cared for and what you can do to help protect marine species around the world! This tour lasts about two hours and costs $24.60.

Arrive at Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium with your advance tickets, making entry a breeze. Begin exploring the vibrant world of marine life as you journey through exhibits inspired by the ecosystems of North Carolina. Be captivated by the underwater ocean tunnel, where you can experience the marine landscape like never before. From the Giant Pacific Octopus to graceful jellyfish, encounter over 5,000 aquarium animals that will amaze both kids and adults. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

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Get out of town for a half-day hike up to scenic waterfalls with this small-group hiking experience for up to four people. Your certified naturalist guide will lead you and your group on a challenging hike up to beautiful waterfalls, teaching you how to identify local plant life along the way. For more information or to book this hike, click here.

• Visit beautiful natural waterfalls
• A naturalist guide will lead the way
• Snacks and water will be provided
• Tour sizes limited to four travelers for an intimate experience

This trip begins and ends at the Asheville Visitor Center at 36 Montford Ave, in Asheville, North Carolina. We do not have a space in the visitor’s center – Please meet in the lowest level of the parking lot. There is a public restroom in the Visitor’s Center and Parking available. This activity lasts about 4 hours and costs $85.00.

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