This Week at the USNWC in Gaston County
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Zipline and Dine
Wednesday, May 22

Zip-line through the trees as the sun goes down before enjoying a fireside dinner with craft beer and wine at the US National Whitewater Center. Guests will travel via a course of 5 different zip-lines and 2 roped bridges before rappelling out of the trees alongside the Catawba River. After a short hike back to base camp, guests will be greeted with craft beer, wine and dinner around a roaring fire pit.

Micro Brews Cruise
Wednesday, May 22

Join us at the US National Whaitewater Center for a guided flatwater paddle on the Catawba River. As the sun starts to set on the river, you’ll work your way back to the shore for a chef-prepared, campfire-lit dinner on Hawk Island Each cruise features a select craft brewery; representatives from the breweries lead the tastings by highlighting new, seasonal and unique brews.

Whitewater River Jam
Thursday, May 23

Come and join us for live music, festivals and our Thursday and Saturday night concert series.

Memorial Day Trail Race, Music and Fireworks
Sunday, May 26

Kick off the weekend with a challenging 5 or 8-mile race through the USNWC trail system. The races will be followed by a Memorial Day celebration that includes entertainment, food, drink, fireworks and live music.