by Daniel Sapp | Aug 17, 2023 | Blog
Ciara Wilder Massingale loves trail running and nature’s serenity. As an ultra runner, trail and Uwharrie enthusiast, amateur nature photographer, and the founder of Wilder Uwharrie Trail Running in Asheboro, NC, Ciara’s trail experiences tell an...
by Daniel Sapp | Jul 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Summer break is here! Here are a few resources for engaging your young explorers with trails during the summer! NC State Parks Junior Park Ranger Program is a great way to engage youth in getting on trails and the program has created an activity guide that can be used...
by Daniel Sapp | Jul 21, 2023 | Blog
By Sean Higgins, Education Manager, North Carolina State Parks “Not hiking, that’s boring. I want to play”.Hit the brakes! Blow the whistle! Cut scene! Those words, articulated by a 3-year-old, fundamentally changed my philosophy of hiking. In 2013,...
by Daniel Sapp | Jul 21, 2023 | Blog
As the summer sun starts to scorch and the humidity climbs seemingly higher each day, it’s time to plan your escape into the shaded forests, cool waters, and higher altitudes of North Carolina’s less trafficked trails. From the misty mountains to the breezy...
by Daniel Sapp | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog
North Carolina, with its diverse landscapes and rich history, has always been a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts and historians. As we celebrate Year of the Trail, there are many intersections of trails and history, one significant parallel is between the state’s...
