{"id":1072,"date":"2023-02-13T15:17:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T20:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elephanteardesign.com\/cced\/?page_id=1072"},"modified":"2023-02-28T15:22:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T20:22:03","slug":"year-round-recreation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elephanteardesign.com\/cced\/lifestyle\/year-round-recreation\/","title":{"rendered":"Year-Round Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”bottom-to-top” el_class=”row-main row-offset row-right” el_id=”lede”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”page-lede”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner el_class=”stats-row sticky”][vc_single_image image=”1121″ img_size=”95×100″ css_animation=”appear” css=”.vc_custom_1677596995147{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”COMING SOON” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1677597044212{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Great Falls Whitewater Center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1677597074305{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Project in partnership with Duke Energy” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Chester County\u2019s new Whitewater Center will be coming soon to the Town of Great Falls, offering rafting, canoeing and kayaking. This project is funded by Duke Energy, which is putting water back in the original channels of the Catawba River which were dammed 100 years ago to provide power for local textile mills.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1677596686694{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”stats-row sticky”][vc_single_image image=”1108″ img_size=”100×100″ css_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”COMING SOON” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1677597053481{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dearborn Island State Park” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1677597104736{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Project in partnership with Duke Energy” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]On the \u201cBig Island\u201d site of the historic Dearborn Armory, Duke Energy is developing a new state park, Dearborn Island State Park. This park will feature the Great Falls Rail Trail for biking and hiking plus a trail leading to a new pedestrian bridge, which will span to the island from the Lower Great Falls canoe and kayak launch.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”left-to-right” el_class=”row-main row-offset row-left section-dark blue”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Parks” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-header”][vc_custom_heading text=”State & National Parks” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_cta h2=”Landsford Canal State Park” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Each year, this historic\u00a0park welcomes thousands to its stunning display of rare Rocky Shoals spider lilies\u2014the largest population of spider lilies in the world.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_cta h2=”Chester State Park” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

This 523-acre park features a foot bridge over a 160-acre lake for fishing and observing wildlife, plus patrons can enjoy archery, horseback riding, boating and walking trails.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_cta h2=”Sumter National Forest: Woods Ferry Recreation Area” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Located on the Broad River, this area lies within a wooded floodplain offering a variety of activities including boating, fishing, canoeing, camping, as well as horse and hiking trails.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”left-to-right” el_class=”row-main row-offset row-right”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”sticky”][vc_custom_heading text=”Water Sports” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-header”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1112″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Citizens enjoy boating, hunting, fishing, water skiing and swimming in area lakes and legendary rivers. Chester County has the Broad River\u00a0as its western boundary and the Catawba River as its eastern boundary, with many\u00a0tributaries, reservoirs, lakes and streams in between.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”cta-links-only”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”Catawba River” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”Broad River” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”Lake Oliphant” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”Mountain Lakes” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”Chester Reservoir” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”Fishing Creek Reservoir” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”Great Falls Reservoir” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”Great Falls-Dearborn Reservoir” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/4″][vc_cta h2=”Rocky Creek-Cedar Creek Reservoir” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”left-to-right” el_class=”row-main row-offset row-left section-dark blue”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Theme Park” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-header”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”The Carolinas’ Premier Entertainment Destination for 50+ Years” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Featuring their new immersive experience, Aeronautica Landing, Carowinds is located 20 minutes from Chester County on the South Carolina-North Carolina state line. Open year-round, this full-featured theme park offers live concerts and themed shows, more than 60 world-class rides, a massive waterpark, plus an on-site hotel and a 55-acre campground for fun getaways.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”left-to-right” el_class=”row-main row-offset row-right”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”sticky”][vc_custom_heading text=”Gardens” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-header”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1108″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]With its mild climate, South Carolina provides a natural greenhouse for botanical life. In Columbia,\u00a0Riverbanks Zoo & Garden\u00a0combines animals from each continent with beautiful flora. Just two hours east or west you\u2019ll find 295-acre\u00a0South Carolina Botanical Garden\u00a0in Clemson and\u00a0Swan Lake Iris Gardens\u00a0in Sumter with its floral canvas of Japanese iris and eight types of swans from around the globe. Venture an hour further and discover\u00a0Magnolia Plantation\u00a0in historic Charleston and\u00a0Brookgreen Gardens\u00a0in Murrells Inlet, featuring a world-renowned collection of statuary.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”cta-links-only”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

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Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/4″][vc_cta h2=”” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”none” el_class=”row-main row-offset row-left section-dark blue”][vc_column el_class=”sticky”][vc_custom_heading text=”Other Sports” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-header”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”none” el_class=”row-main row-offset row-left section-dark blue”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”sticky”][vc_custom_heading text=”Golf” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1148″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Known as a golfer\u2019s paradise, South Carolina features exceptional courses, 30 of which are in our area and 300 within a three-hour drive. Chester Golf Club\u00a0rests just outside Chester, and nearby, you\u2019ll find Republic Golf Course in Great Falls and a course at\u00a0Rock Hill Country Club. In addition, Charlotte presents many exceptional courses, as well as the Wells Fargo Championship held annually at\u00a0Quail Hollow Club. Plus, for the ultimate golf vacation, head east to Myrtle Beach where over 100 courses span the 60-mile Grand Strand.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”cta-links-only”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

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For those who prefer their excitement in the air, Skydive Carolina, located at the Chester Catawba Airport, has served the region for more than 20 years with its diving school, tandem plunges, and programs for experienced divers.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_cta h2=”Equestrian Sports” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Chester County offers multiple horse farms and equestrian centers, including the Gaston Farm Road Equestrian Center, which features riding schools and stables along with an equestrian show ring at Chester State Park.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_cta h2=”Sporting Clays” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

Sporting clays are used to promote firearm safety, sportsmanship and leadership abilities. Rocky Creek Sporting Clays in Chester County includes a 12-15 station course, a 5 stand, a flurry machine station and a clubhouse.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”left-to-right” el_class=”row-main row-offset row-left section-dark blue”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”sticky”][vc_custom_heading text=”Professional Sports” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-header”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Charlotte is a major hub for professional sports. During the fall and winter months, The Carolina Panthers of the National Football League play at the Bank of America Stadium. From October through April, the NBA\u2019s Charlotte Hornets play at the Spectrum Center. A Triple-A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, the Charlotte Knights play during the spring at Truist Field. For the hockey fans, the Charlotte Checkers play from October to April at the Bojangles\u2019 Coliseum. As the latest addition to Charlotte\u2019s professional sports roster, the Charlotte Football Club is the new Major League Soccer franchise which plays at the Bank of America Stadium from March to November.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”cta-links-only”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”” txt_align=”center” shape=”square”]\"\"<\/p>\n

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