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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 🏔️🥾🌸☀️🦋🐝⚒️ #ProtectPanthertown #PanthertownValley #trails #nantahala #stewardship #nationaltrailsday #americanhiking #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #celebration Reposted from @panthertownvalley
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. #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina
Events to look forward to for National Trails Day! Events to look forward to for National Trails Day! (June 3rd) ➡️ Asheville, NC: "Give Back" Workday ➡️ Banner Elk, NC: Profile Priorities at Grandfather Mountain State Park ➡️ Chapel Hill, NC: Guided Trail Excursion ➡️ Climax, NC: Hike at Company Mill Preserve ➡️ Concord, NC: Mills at Rocky River Trail – Take A Hike! ➡️ Durham, NC: "Full Moon Fever Ride" ➡️ Elizabeth City, NC: Weekend Trail Festival ➡️ Elkin, NC: "Giving Back to the Trails ➡️ Glenville, NC: Day of service on the trails #ProtectPanthertown ➡️ Goldsboro, NC: "Cruise the Neuse" Paddle the Neuse River together! ➡️ Greensboro, NC: Trails Day - guided hikes, rides, and paddling events ➡️ High Point, NC: Celebration at Piedmont Environmental Center ➡️ Linville, NC: "Woods Walk" guided hikes and interpreative tables ➡️ Mount Holly, NC: A family-friendly celebration! ➡️ Old Fort, NC: "Fonta Flora Fun Run" - 3.1-mile route! ➡️ Raleigh, NC: Art Exhibition: Meet and Greet with the Artists who created artwork themed around the story of “Why trails are important to North Carolinians and our visitors," Explore the Museum & Park! ➡️ Salisbury, NC: Pops at the Post “Trails and Travels” - A free outdoor concert performance ➡️ Summerfield, NC: a hike/walk around the Community Park! ➡️ Wake Forest, NC: National Trails Day 5K/3K ➡️ Wilmington, NC: "Flytrap Frolick" ➡️ Zebulon, NC: Guided Nature Walk Visit our website for the full list of events! #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina
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 #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina
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. #fathersday #fathersdaygifts #fathersday2023 #fathersdaygiftideas #giftideas #gifts #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina
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! #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina
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 #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina #animalsofnc #ncwilflife #wildlife #ncanimals #animals #critters
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. #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina
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! #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina #familyhike #hiking
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 #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina
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 #yearofthetrail #greattrailsnc #greattrailsstate #northcarolina #getoutside #trails
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 #yearofthetrail #greattrailsnc #greattrailsstate #northcarolina #getoutside #trails

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