by Daniel Sapp | Jan 31, 2025 | Blog
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the landscapes and communities of Western North Carolina have faced an unprecedented test. The storm’s damage was catastrophic, altering the southern Appalachian region in unimaginable ways—forests flattened, homes and...
by Daniel Sapp | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
How do you follow an event like Year of the Trail? You don’t. You build on it. Last year’s Year of the Trail was intended to promote North Carolina’s vast trail system. Hiking trails, sure, but paddling, biking and equestrian as well. Year of the Trail events...
by Daniel Sapp | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Charles A. Flink, FASLA, Greenways Incorporated The North Carolina General Assembly enacted the 2023-2024 budget, and the Great Trails Program received almost $55 million in funding for future trail development. This is GREAT news for North Carolinians and, from the...
by Daniel Sapp | Oct 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Trails don’t build themselves and it takes a great deal of motivation and innovation to get trails on the ground. Beth Heile took it upon herself to champion trails in Valdese that have become a seven-figure asset to the local economy and provide countless...
by Daniel Sapp | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog
Throughout Year of the Trail, we’ve heard multiple stories of triumph, resilience, and adaptation surface, weaving a rich tapestry of experiences and achievements. One such story that particularly resonates with September’s theme of setting and achieving...
