The most unprofessional experience I've had in the horse industry. After paying in full for a…read moreclinic, I arrived to find out it had been canceled. Owner can't provide any proof of notifying me of the cancellation and she can't tell me when I will get a refund. My horse spent 4.5 hours in a trailer for nothing because this lady can't run a business.

My 10 yr. old granddaughter has been taking lessons with Kennedy for awhile. She loves it! When…read moreasked, she'll reply "It's awesome!" She loves to ride, of course, and has been happy to learn how to saddle and handle her horse. We love how she's starting to build a foundation in her knowledge of the care of horses as well as the proper way to ride. The farm is beautiful and well maintained, and the atmosphere is wholesome and suitable for riders of any age. Everyone is professional, friendly and willing to answer any questions. We look forward to visiting every week. We highly recommend this farm and all that it has to offer!

Feeling kinda over looked by the staff. Staff walked around and offered items like a brush for the…read morecows. The couple right next to me was offered one and I was overlooked. Staff also walked around to different tents with animals and once again I felt overlooked. Eventually, I began to receive interaction. I asked how it works because I wasn't given any instructions upon entering and a staff member told me I could sit at a table(that's it). Being that I visited alone I really would have enjoyed and welcomed interactions from the staff. It eventually happened. Definitely family oriented. Kids friendly. Photo opps every where. A little lackluster, not well organized. The young people working were nice and that's always a plus. Animals were well taken care of and use to human interactions. Things I would have loved to see: -A more complete understanding how my visit works and what to expect. -More sanitation. Didn't see a handwashing station. Feces pick up periodically. -Perhaps stations for structure for guest. Love, love, love being up close and personal with the animals.

I visited I Believe Farm on 25Jul26 for an event thrown by The Cowabunga Camp, a company that works…read morewith local farms to offer highland cow experiences. Upon visiting the farm, my entire group was shocked at the living conditions of the animals. Below is a bulleted list of some of the things we noticed: - The cow Petunia was extremely aggressive. She was charging and ramming people, swinging her horns around. She was very obviously in distress, overstimulated, and aggressive. - An employee of the farm told us a farrier hadn't been out in over 2 years to service the horse on the farm. Its hooves were very long and they were missing some shoes. - A dog with an untreated eye infection - Limited grazing area for the number of animals present. The farm was mostly dirt, and they did not have enough acreage for the number of animals present. - All the animals seemed stressed, some seemed malnourished, many were dirty. It appears as though this farm doesn't know how to take proper care of their animals. It truly seems like a Tiger King situation where the animals are exploited for financial gain. The Cowabunga Camp company doesn't list the farms specifically on their website and the entire thing seems shady. If you visit, you will immediately see what I mean. This farm needs to be shut down.

Very caring owners and an excellent trainer! Beautiful new facility. Horses are well taken care of…read moreand loved as if their own. What more could you ask for? Highly recommend bringing your horse here and taking lessons.

Not a bad spot for a relatively chill day out on Lake Norman and the Catawba river. Prices seem a…read moretouch high, in my opinion. I would say this guy is making good money. Two friends and I each rented a one-person, sit-on-top kayak for the day. We spent a few hours just shootin' the breeze, wandering around narrow water ways and attempting to make our way to the waterfall of legend. Unfortunately, the water level was quite low when we went and we couldn't get quite that far up the stream to see it. It was a beautiful and breezy day with hardly anyone visiting at the time due to coronavirus starting to pick up but quarantine not yet required. Worked out in our favor and was a calm day out. The guy running the shop was very funny and easy going. The kayaks and paddles are a bit beat up from lots of use - it's a good idea to inspect what you get before heading out so that you don't have any issues. As mentioned, prices seem a bit high. However, the prices are for a full day rental. The owner recommended bringing a cooler and getting there early to spend the entire day out on the water drinking beers. Sounds like a good plan for the next time we come out.

Being the first is usually good. And this will be the first time that I am writing a review of a…read morebusiness before anybody else so it feels awesome. The best part about this is that I can honestly say/write that this is a trip worth making from Charlotte or other cities. The little place is run by a man and his brother who helps out. They don't look like the most friendly guys on the planet but you'll find out that they're good people once you start talking to them. The best part about LIPS is that the route they suggest leads you to a small but beautiful waterfall. It's a serene, cool experience. I didn't post pics of the waterfall because I want you to find it yourselves. Can't promise that everyone will like it but it's more interesting to search for something rather than to just paddle from point A to wherever. Lastly, I do want to mention that though they have single, two, three person kayaks, there's only full-day rentals unlike some places with half-day options. Hope you have fun!

From booking to checkout to return, the experience at 77 Watersports was above and beyond. We…read morereceived timely communication for all our questions. We were able to coordinate checkout, and Jack was very thorough in his walkthrough. The boat was fully gassed, extremely clean, and ready for use. We also rented a tube that was a blast for adults and kids alike. We rented a tri-toon and it was super spacious and comfortable for adults and kids alike. It made our week on the lake. When it was time to return the boat, we talked through the process and I received detailed information for return. Simple. Keegan runs a customer-focused boat service that is conveniently located and a must-go-to for your boating needs.

If you are looking to rent a boat to explore Lake Norman then you found the right place. The guy…read morewas super friendly and made sure we were clear about everything on the boat. I will use him again for sure!

We have two horses at this stable and could not be happier. The barn is cleaned twice daily. The…read moretack rooms are clean and organized. Truly is a no drama zone. The arena is kept up and a great place to work on horsemanship. There are trails you can use. All horses are privately owned.

Such a GORGEOUS park in the middle of small town North Carolina just outside of Charlotte. Lake…read moresports, fishing, children's parks and events, the place is HUGE. Camping hours locks you in after closing with private access should you need to exit. Ranger is a friendly bloke that was so helpful. Peaceful, full hookups and onsite black tank disposal. Note, it's a public park - so you're not going to have control over whom your neighbours are, but we got lucky and the possible problem guests were leaving as we arrived (yay!).

Nice, spacious park!!! The playground areas, alone, is worth the drive, it's huge and great for all…read moreages!! There's also a carousel, a barnyard to pet farm animals, an aquarium/exhibit with live animals inside of it in the nature center, a splash pad, mini golf, trails for walking, and some wildlife habitats outside that have wild animals as well. We didn't get to do the train, as it was closed; but there was still so much to enjoy at the park. Me and my bestie brought our kids and they had a blast! We spent a solid 2-3 hrs there and had a great time. It's also very inexpensive!! Some things that I will say is that the bathrooms are not very clean and don't even work but it's an old place, so that's to be expected and we're not there to use the restroom, we're there to play! Bring cash for extra things, like carousel, barnyard, animal exhibits, etc...sometimes their card reader doesn't work and they can only accept cash. There's even a cute place to shop where you purchase tickets for everything with toys and snacks inside! All in all, we had a great time! Keep in mind this place is old, but it definitely still has charm, and stands out against the other parks around. The animal exhibits, including the barnyard petting activity is a hit or miss, because this place is not a zoo. The animals have plenty of room to hide and/or roam to get space, which is a great thing!!! But some people might be upset after paying and not really being able to see the animals. Highly recommend!!! Go if you haven't!!!!

One of the prettiest access areas on Lake Norman. This beautiful park has a boat ramp to launch…read moreyour boat. On my visit it was very clean and well maintained. From this ramp you can see the swell of a small mountain in the distance. In addition to the boat launch, there is a small path that goes to a small beach and beyond is a picnic area and covered shelter. There is also a playground area. This place is a favorite at 4th of July for watching fireworks on the water.