Yadkin River State Trail
The Yadkin River has seen usage since the earliest settlements in the Americas, being utilized not only by the settlers in the early 18 th century but also before this time period by the indigenous…
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Leave No Trace
You have likely heard or read the phrase regardless of how frequently you hike, kayak, or camp in the NC Triad. You might have even read the 7 Leave No Trace Principles (LNT) from the nonprofit…
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Dog-friendly Trails in the Triad Region
Most dog owners know the feeling of spelling out the forbidden word around their pet. We spell out w-a-l-k for if the forbidden word is spoke, chaos ensues and does not fade until that dog gets their…
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NC Year of the Trail - What's it All About?
What do publicly accessible trails and greenways mean to us? The answer undoubtably took on new meaning and importance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, even if the question has always been vital…
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Scenic Beauty in the Piedmont Triad
The Sauratown Mountains sit along the northwestern most part of the Piedmont Triad region in Surry and Stokes Counties, but are just a short trip away. Named after the Saura Indians that once…
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Mega Medals and Mega Fun in the Triad
The reality is that Oak Ridge, N.C., resident Jonathan Beaver doesn’t need much extra incentive to hike or run on the many trails in the NC Triad. Since his days as a track and cross-country runner at…
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Take a Hike Through Greensboro’s Storied History
Battleground Avenue, Greene Street, Cornwallis Drive. These are not just random street names, but reminders of the immensely important events that occurred in the heart of the Piedmont Triad nearly…
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Ivy Bluff Trail
The Ivy Bluff Trail is one of the trails in Pilot Mountain State Park. You'll find the Ivy Bluff Trail south of the Yadkin River in Yadkin County. This trail has less foot traffic than the trails in…
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