Lake Norman and Charlotte Homes

Are you looking for homes for sale in Matthews in South-East Charlotte, area 3? Look no further! Located in Wynchase neighborhood and built in 2005, this home is almost like new and features many upgrades like hardwoods, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile, ceramic backsplash, corian countertops and a large fenced yard! Home and yard are immaculate and show pride of ownership! Homes across street selling in the $300's.
Don't let this home slip through your fingers.

Address of this home for sale is:
2106 Cantata Court
Matthews, NC 28105

Direction to this home are as follows: Independence Blvd East from Charlotte, L. on Sam Newell Rd., R. into community, R. on Cantata, home on right

Call Ben Wirtz of Estates And Condos Realty Toll Free at 1-888-88ESTATE for more information on this home.

April 19, 2007

Lake Norman Visitors Guide

Lake Norman State Park

Lake Norman State park is situated in the North Lake Norman area. Lake Norman is the largest man-made lake in the state. When filled to capacity, it offers 520 miles of shoreline and a main channel 34 miles in length! It has earned the nickname, the "Inland Sea." The Lake Norman State park offers 13 miles of the shoreline which also provides boating access.

The state park also boasts its own 33-acre lake where fishing and boating are enjoyed. Visitors can enjoy the hiking trails, picnic areas, and the campgrounds.

Park Hours areNovember-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. April, May, September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Christmas DayPark office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays Closed state holidays

Pedal boats and canoes are available for rent. They are available daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the summer and are available from noon to 4:15 p.m. on weekends in spring and fall.

Privately owned boats and watercraft may access Lake Norman from the boat launch area located at the south end of the park. Use of the area is free, but cars must leave the parking area by the park's closing time.

Tent and Trailer Camping is available upon a first come, first serve basis. Tent pads, picnic tables and grills are available at 33 sites on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee. Occupancy is limited to one family or six people per site. Park gates are locked at the posted closing hours. Campers may not leave the park after closing or before 8 a.m. except in an emergency.

Group Tent Camping may be reserved by organized groups for a fee. Campers without reservations must confirm site availability with park staff before occupying a site. No more than 25 people are permitted on each site. Drinking water and restrooms are available nearby; picnic tables and a fire ring are provided at each site.

Community Building located near the group camping area may be rented for events. The facility has a large meeting room, kitchen facilities, restrooms and a fireplace. The building may be occupied between 8 a.m. and a half hour before park closing. Contact the park office to reserve the facility.

Education and Events are held regularly by Rangers about Lake Norman State Park. To arrange a special exploration of Lake Norman State Park for your group or class, contact the park office. Educational materials about Lake Norman State Park have been developed for grades 4-6 and are correlated to North Carolina's competency-based curriculum in science, social studies, mathematics and English/language arts. The Lake Norman program introduces students to aquatic organisms. The program also focuses on water quality and resource management, demonstrating how watersheds should be managed to maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems and drinking water. Accompanying the program is a teacher's booklet and workshop, free of charge to educators.

Fishing is popular recreation. Fish in Lake Norman include crappie, bluegill and yellow perch, as well as striped, largemouth and white bass. The smaller park lake also has some choice fishing spots. Regulations of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission apply for both lakes.

Hiking is avaialbe in the park. The Alder Trail: begins this easy .8-mile loop at the parking lot near the swim beach. The trail crosses the picnic area, circles the peninsula between Norwood and Hicks creeks, and then skirts the edge of the lake. Take a short side path to the dam and view the spillway and gates that control the lake's water level before returning to the trailhead. Lake Shore Trail: The trailhead for this moderate but lengthy 6.7-mile trail is at the parking lot near the group camping area, but the trail may also be entered at several other points. Approximately a half mile from the trailhead, venture right or left for a loop around the peninsula bordered by Lake Norman and Hicks Creek. The trail follows the iakeshore, passes the family campground and returns to the trailhead. Take the Short Turn Trail for a shorter hike of 3.9 miles.Mountain BikingItusi Trail: Designed, built and maintained by volunteers, this 4.2-mile mountain bicycle trail winds through mature hardwood forests and offers a unique mountain bicycling experience. Novices as well as accomplished riders will enjoy the gentle but lengthy climbs of this single track trail. As volunteers continue their efforts to extend the trail, it will eventually cover a minimum of 10 miles. To protect the Itusi Trail from damage, the trail will be closed whenever conditions are too wet to allow riders. Accordingly, riders should contact the park prior to arrival to confirm that the trail is open.

Picnicking can be enjoyed by all who visit here! One of Lake Norman's two picnic areas is near the swimming area on a ridge overlooking the beach. Tables, grills and drinking water are provided. Another picnic area is located near the park entrance. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the woods. Picnic shelter areas available at each area and may be reserved for free. Restrooms are also provided at each area.

Swimming with lakefront swimming area and beach are located near the southernmost picnic area. Lifeguards may be present from 10 a.m. -5:15 p.m. daily from early June through early August, but call the park before your visit if you need to confirm that a lifeguard will be on duty.

N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation: 1616 MSC - Raleigh, NC 27699- (919) 733-1181

April 5, 2007

Lake Norman Homes and Real Estate

Lake Norman Real Estate, as high in demand as ever this year is experiencing double digit gains per year.
Where else in the country can you find this in todays slowing real estate market in the USA.
Click on Search Homes to find your dream home in the Charlotte, NC area or call Toll-Free 1-888-88ESTATE to talk to our Broker in Charge, Ben Wirtz about a possible relocation.

March 31, 2007

Charlotte Lake Norman Attractions

Charlotte Arts & Cultural Attractions

Enjoy an array of cultural experiences including art, music, theatre, and dance in the Charlotte area.

NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - (704) 372-1000 - The Belk Theatre and Booth Playhouse present the best in local, national and international artists including Broadway touring performances.

Spirit Square - (704) 333-4686 - Features arts education activities performances, exhibitions, and events for all ages.

Afro-American Cultural Center - (704) 374-1565 - A showcase for Afro-American art, music, theatre and film.

Arts & Science Council - (704) 372-9667 - Over 50 organizations are members of the Arts & Science Council, a community-corporate arts support coalition. Call for specific information on member organizations. Many are listed below.

Arts

Afro-American Cultural Center

Community School of the Arts

Guild of Charlotte Artists

Mint Museum of Art

NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Spirit Square

The Light Factory Photography Center

Theatre

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte

Afro-American Children's Theatre

Charlotte Repertory Theatre

Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Davidson Community Players

Omimeo Mime Theatre

Theatre Charlotte

Dance

Charlotte Youth Ballet

NC Dance Theatre

Moving Poet's Dance Theatre

Music

American Guild of Organists

American Harp Society

Charlotte Children's Choir

Charlotte Choral Society

Carolinas Concert Association

Charlotte Double Oaks Boys Choir

Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra

Charlotte Repertory Orchestra

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Opera Carolina

Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps

Charlotte Folk Society

Queen Charlotte Chorus of Sweet Adelines

Queen City Brass Band

Museums, Parks and Historical Sites

The Charlotte Museum of History and the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite - (704) 568-1774 - The oldest dwelling in Mecklenburg county, this rock house was built in 1774. The history museum at the same location presents a variety of changing exhibits.

Historic Rosedale - (704) 335-0325 - One of the finest examples of Federal Style Plantation architecture in NC

Discovery Place - (704) 372-6261 - Experience "hands-on" exhibits and traveling displays at one of the country's top science museums.

Museum of the New South - (704) 333-1887 - Focuses on the Piedmont Carolinas frompost-reconstruction to the present.

Mint Museum of Art - (704) 337-2000 - Charlotte's first art museum operated as the first federal branch of the US Mint from 1837 to the onset of the Civil War.

Mint Museum of Craft + Design - (704) 337-2000 - This art museum features collections of ceramics, fiber, glass, metal and wood from all over the world.

Wing Haven - (704) 331-0664 - Spend a tranquil moment in this bird sanctuary and stroll along the relaxing garden pathways.

McGill Rose Garden - (704) 333-6497 - An urban garden featuring more than 230 varieties of roses.

Latta Plantation - (704) 875-1391 - This 1,090 nature preserve features a circa 1800 River Plantation House, an Equestrian Center, and the Carolina Raptor Center. You'll also find nature trails, fishing, canoeing, and picnic areas.

Reedy Creek Environmental Center - (704) 598-8857 - Play frisbee golf or take a guided walk at this large nature preserve in East Charlotte.

Reed Gold Mine - (704) 721-4653 - Pan for gold at the site of America's first discovery of gold (a 17 pound nugget!).

The Charlotte Trolley - (704) 375-0850 - Take a trolley ride into present-day Charlotte, and visit museum exhibits that take you back to Charlotte's past.

The Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens - (704) 825-4490 - This expansive complex of flowering gardens, glittering fountains, and winding walking trails located just outside of Charlotte in Belmont will dazzle you!

Energy Explorium - (704) 875-5600 - Hands-on exhibits about our energy sources make learning fun.

The Nature Museum - (704) 332-5018 - Younger children will especially enjoy the nature exhibits, live animals, and the nature trail.

Paramount's Carowinds Amusement Park - (704) 588-2600 - Located on over 100 acres on the NC/SC line, Carowinds offers more than 40 rides and attractions featuring family water and theme-park fun.

Charlotte Metro Zoo - (704) 273-6363 - See a variety of exotic animals just outside of Charlotte.

Sports

Charlotte offers pro basketball, football, baseball, hockey, and NASCAR racing for fans of all ages.

NFL Carolina Panthers - (704) 358-7000 - Ericsson Stadium is the natural grass state-of-the-art 73,248 seat facility designed specifically for the Carolina Panthers.

Charlotte Bobcats and Charlotte Sting - (704) 424-9622 - The Charlotte Coliseum provides exciting NBA and WNBA basketball for the whole family.

Charlotte Checkers - (704) 342-4423 - Home games for this affiliate of the New York Rangers are played at Independence Arena mid-October thru early April.

Charlotte Knights - (704) 357-8071 - Charlotte's AAA professional baseball team plays their home games at Knights Stadium April-September.

NASCAR Racing - (704) 455-3200 - The largest sports facility in the Southeast, Lowes Motor Speedway hosts the NASCAR Winston Cup Championship every May.

March 6, 2007

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