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Dillsboro
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Celebrate National Trails Day with @panthertownval

Celebrate National Trails Day with @panthertownvalley!! On Saturday, June 3rd, people across the nation will be going outside to show stewardship to our trails! Join for a trail workday from 9-2 followed by a trailhead party afterwards! Beverages, snacks, and SWAG will be provided!! Come on out to give back to your public lands and then celebrate trails!

RSVP: www.panthertown.org/events

It’s always a great day to #getoutside
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In celebration of National Trails Day this Saturda

In celebration of National Trails Day this Saturday, we are hosting an Art Exhibition at the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC! 🎨 This event will include a "Meet and Greet" with the 5 Artists who were chosen based on the artwork they created themed around the story of “Why trails are important to North Carolinians and our visitors." The artwork they created brings out the unique style of each artist, boldly focusing on what Year of the Trail means to them.

Confirmed Artists: Autumn Cobeland, Scott Partridge, James McInvale, and Gabriel Eng-Goetz

When: June 3rd, 11am to 1pm
Where: NC Museum of Art - 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607

RSVP on our Facebook Events page. Link under our bio.

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Events to look forward to for National Trails Day!

One of North Carolina's most remarkable waterways:

One of North Carolina's most remarkable waterways: The Roanoke River 🛶

The Roanoke River runs through Southeastern Virginia and into Northeastern North Carolina, across the Piedmont to Albemarle Sound. Canoeing and kayaking are popular activities done on the Roanoke, however there are also hiking trails that follow along the length of the river.

The Roanoke carries more water than any other river in North Carolina, and is a birder's paradise. Pictured here is a (1) a not-yet-mature Bald Eagle (it takes about 5 years to acquire the full white head and tail feathers) and (2) a male Prothonotary investigating a tree cavity for a possible nest site.

Photos from roadsendnaturalist.com

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Looking for some Father's Day gift ideas? 🫶 Pic

Looking for some Father's Day gift ideas? 🫶 Pick up a YOTT Dad Cap, Coffee Mug, Pint Glass, or more from our merch page and support trails throughout North Carolina!

Visit the link under our bio.

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The NC Horse council posted a question to all “s

The NC Horse council posted a question to all “senior” trail riders asking them what trail riding meant to them. They received so many answers, but all answers seemed to include how riding refreshed them mentally, physically, and spiritually. Many spoke to the partnership that they developed with their horse and how riding gave both the horse and rider a continued purpose in life.

Trail riding was considered the “best therapy” providing relaxation and peace. One answer from Mary Myers, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Horse Council summed it up by saying:

“It is relaxation, sometimes a challenge for my brain, a learning experience, sometimes social activity, my best exercise regime, peaceful, confidence builder, a total pleasure.”

We appreciate everything the @nchorsecouncil has done in terms of their continued support for our mission for safe and accessible trails across North Carolina!

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5 beautiful critters that we share our trails with

5 beautiful critters that we share our trails with in North Carolina!

1) 🦊 Gray Fox. Unlike the red fox, these generally nocturnal creatures are excellent climbers, frequently denning in hollow trees several dozen feet off the ground! @sarahpdukegardens photo: Sue Lannon

2) 🐍 Red-Bellied Watersnake. You can find these creatures in lakes, swamps, and along rivers. Unlike other watersnakes, red-bellied watersnakes often travel overland far from permanent water sources! @ncculture photo: JD Willson/Herps of NC

3) 🦅 Bald Eagle. Mainly found near large bodies of water, bald eagles are a common sight at Jordan and Falls lakes in the Piedmont and at Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County! Their numbers increase during winter from mid-October to March due to annual migration patterns. @ncwildlife photo: Chris Hill

4) 🐻 Black Bear. These bears can be found on approximately 60% of NC's total land area. These solitary animals average 50-100lbs and the current World Record weight for a black bear is an 880 lb. giant from Eastern North Carolina recorded in 1998. photo: @sheilacharrette

5) 🦎 Green Anole (aka "Carolina Anole.") These lizards can change their color to several shades, from brown to green! They also possess enlarged toe pads that are covered with tiny hair-like bristles called setae, allowing them to skitter up vertical, relatively smooth surfaces. photo: @samjray105

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Events this Memorial Day Weekend! 🇺🇸 Saturd

Events this Memorial Day Weekend! 🇺🇸

Saturday
Hiddenite, NC: Outdoor Painting Workshop @hiddenitearts
Lake Lure, NC: Trail Stewardship Day at Buffalo Creek Park @carolinaclimberscoalition

Monday
Rolesville, NC: "Memorial Mile" @rolesvillencpr

Check out our full lists of events on our website! Link under the bio.

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Why you should take the whole family outdoors this

Why you should take the whole family outdoors this weekend 👇

🤎 Reduce stress levels. Life is stressful! Decompress after a week packed with work and school by getting out into nature together.
🤎 Bond with the family! Shared experiences, especially outdoors, bond us together. Being outdoors promotes communication, focus, and creativity.
🤎 The family that exercises together, stays together! Leading by example and getting the family out on an outdoor excursion is one of the best ways to get parents and children alike to practice a healthy lifestyle.

We hope to see you and your family (and/or friends) out on the trails this weekend!

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If you're in the Piedmont and looking for somewher

If you're in the Piedmont and looking for somewhere to take a nice stroll, check out the new Caraway Creek Preserve.

Located 30 minutes south of Greensboro and High Point and only 10 minutes west of Asheboro, you can walk 2.5 miles of peaceful, gentle, natural surface trails.

Caraway Creek Preserve is located at 829 Jerico Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205, and is open every day from dawn to dusk.

📸: @eyeseathebeauty

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Last week, several MST hikers explored historic Fi

Last week, several MST hikers explored historic Fish Dam Road. This road was first used by Indigenous peoples traveling and trading between tribes along the Eno River and upper Neuse River, and later used by colonists until the automobile became popular in the 1920-30s. Remnants of this historic road are evident between Hillsborough and eastern Durham County (Cheek Road).

Pictured are hikers crossing remnants of Fish Dam near Redwood Road!

Photos by Jerry Barker

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Check ou

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the events page on greattrailsnc.com - there are all kinds of events, including group hikes, mountain bike clinics, clean-ups, trail work, and more, happening across the state every single day!

📸: this is the Yadkin River Nature Trail at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. It’s a perfect place to take a stroll, listen to nature, and relax. @piedmontlegacytrails

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