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Discover: Mountain Island Lake in Charlotte NC

Discover: Mountain Island Lake in Charlotte NC. Mountain Island Lake was created in 1924 to go along with the building of Mountain Island Hydroelectric Station. The primary purpose of Mountain Island Lake is to provide drinking water for the residents of Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties. Mountain Island Lake is fed by the Catawba River and is the smallest out of the 3 main made lakes [...]

By Alyssa Roccanti|2022-12-29T18:42:00+00:00March 31st, 2012|Charlotte NC and Surrounding Neighborhoods, Mountain Island Lake|0 Comments

Fun things to do in Charlotte NC: The U.S. National White Water Center

Fun things to do in Charlotte NC: The U.S. National White Water Centeris a day to experience before leaving Charlotte or if you live locally. If you enjoy the outdoors and lots of fun activities this is the place for you. Some activities to participate in are: White Water Rafting:The largest man made recirculating river, this man made river has Class II, Class [...]

By Alyssa Roccanti|2022-12-29T18:42:54+00:00October 15th, 2011|Charlotte NC and Surrounding Neighborhoods, Family Activities|0 Comments