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There is something truly special about the chill i There is something truly special about the chill in the air as temperatures begin to drop in the High Country. Throughout the year, @blowingrocknc has been taking on a trail each week as part of @greattrailsnc #YearOfTheTrail, and the trails this past month have been some of our favorites yet! Head up to the “Trails We Took in November” link in our bio to learn more! With only a few weeks left in the year, we’ll be looking back at some of our favorite trails so far, as well as taking on 4 more local High Country trails so stay tuned for more #YearOfTheTrail content! - - - #blowingrocknc #leavenotrace #ncoutdoors Reposted from @blowingrocknc
Hello, December ❄️ Any guesses where this ma Hello, December ❄️ Any guesses where this may be? By @_roamthewild #december #winterhiking #carversgap #appalachiantrail #roanmountain #hiketheworld #optoutside #coldweather #moodygrams #folkscenery #northcarolina #takemoreadventures #trail #hiketheat #cravethewild #yott #YearofTheTrail
#WaterfallWednesday or #WildlifeWednesday ? 🐻 #WaterfallWednesday or #WildlifeWednesday ? 🐻 Some of our favorites from @ncstateparks of what you may encounter on the trails in North Carolina! Vote for your favorite in the comments! ⬇️ • • • #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina
It was a gorgeous weekend for the @hikerbabescoast It was a gorgeous weekend for the @hikerbabescoastalnc 7 mile, Lassiter Trail hike at Merchants Mill Pond! The sky was blue, the air was crisp and new friendships were made! This is what it's all about! ❤️🙌 . . . #optoutside #hikerbabes #hikerbabesnc #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #hikerbabesrock @hiker_babes @ncstateparks @greattrailsnc @nc100milechallenge @ncwildlife @ncwildlifefed @nctraildays Reposted from @hikerbabescoastalnc
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, consider shopping wit This #SmallBusinessSaturday, consider shopping with one of our awesome campaign partners that are helping support trails across North Carolina! @enohammocks is based in Asheville, NC and shares their hammocks and relaxation gear with members of ENO Nation around the globe. ENO is passionate about people, the planet, and creating a future where everyone can enjoy their time outside. Through their partnerships such as with the YOTT campaign, they’ve committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the outdoors, protecting and preserving our environment and public lands, and serving and supporting our communities through outdoor education and experiences. @mastgeneralstore has 11 locations across the Southeast with most being in North Carolina, including Boone, Asheville, Hendersonville, and Winston-Salem. This store has been employee-owned since 1995, and is a go-to for outdoor apparel, fun provisions, and gifts! The Mast Store gives back to the communities in three major focus areas—arts, environmental, and human services, encouraging employees to give their time to groups that they are passionate about by paying for up to 8 hours of volunteer time each year. And, they also have a matching funds program to encourage monetary donations! @footsloggersoutdoors, located in Boone, NC, is dedicated to supplying durable and sustainable goods, supporting their community youth programs, organizations that support those in need in the region, local state parks and land trusts, as well as the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour stop in Boone. @trustygopc has been a huge supporter of the Year of the Trail campaign and has multiple locations across North Carolina and beyond. They work to educate and gear up trail enthusiasts to get outside and give a percentage of every sale made in their stores to local conservation efforts! #yearofthetrail #yearofthetrailnc #northcarolina #greattrailsnc #greattrails
Gratitude in every step! 🍂 Join us today and th Gratitude in every step! 🍂 Join us today and through this holiday weekend in embracing gratitude as you explore new trails with loved ones. Nature's beauty awaits, and there's no better way to give thanks than by creating cherished moments outdoors. 🌳 How are you showing your gratitude for the trails this Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments. Photo by @wemakenc_ #yearofthetrail #yearofthetrailnc #northcarolina #greattrailsnc #greattrails #givethanks #thanksgiving #gratitude
Charlotte's Park's brand new addition: Backlot Tra Charlotte's Park's brand new addition: Backlot Trail 😍 This new section of greenway connects South Park to the Cross Charlotte Trail. What new trails have you explored in your area? #yearofthetrail #greattrailsnc #yott Reposted from @scottychis80
It's National Hiking Day weekend, aka National Tak It's National Hiking Day weekend, aka National Take a Hike Day! Another great reminder to celebrate the benefits of hiking. Get out and enjoy a hike! 🥾 Hiking resources and more about the day by following the link under our bio. Video by: @sc4caster • • • #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina #nationalhikingday #hikingday #hike #takeahike #hikingboots
Last call for volunteers at Table Rock, NC this ye Last call for volunteers at Table Rock, NC this year! Come on out this Fri, Sat, Sun. 9AM. 🙌 The @carolinaclimberscoalition have hired the @accessfund from Sept- Nov for a great overhaul of the climbers access trail. They need your help to polish it off for the winter! They will be back this coming spring with the C4 Team as well. Thank you Matt and Josh from Access Fund for all the work over the last two months! Reposted from @carolinaclimberscoalition
This place makes fall feel magical ✨ take a hike This place makes fall feel magical ✨ take a hike (or a bike) and explore the park located here in Rockingham County, right by Belews Lake and Knight Brown Nature Preserve. 📍 Hogans Creek Park, Stokesdale, NC #greattrailsnc #YearoftheTrail #DanRiverBasin #hikenc Reposted from @danriverbasin
Big news! @railstotrails is awarding ~$348,000 thr Big news! @railstotrails is awarding ~$348,000 through its 2023 Trail Grants program, which is investing in projects to create inclusive access to trail networks in communities nationwide—and the Great Trails State Coalition was selected as a recipient of a $12,000 #RTCGrant to continue its work and advocacy in 2024! Since 2008, nearly 230 community and trail organizations like ours have been supported through this program, helping to accelerate the development and enhancement of equitable trail projects around the country. Learn more by following the link under our bio. #yearofthetrail #yearofthetrailnc #northcarolina #greattrailsnc #greattrails
Share what you're grateful for this November! • Share what you're grateful for this November! • • • #greattrailsnc #yearofthetrail #greattrailsstate #northcarolina #gratitude #grateful #gratitudeattitude

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