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New State Trail Designated in Western North Carolina

The Northern Peaks Trail was officially designated as a North Carolina state trail in July. Planners of the 40-mile trail from Boone to West Jefferson aim to focus on education and conservation.

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Elk Knob Art Trail Celebrates Nature and Creativity

Flame azaleas art

A group of Appalachian State University students created a variety of artworks to display along Elk Knob State Park’s Beech Tree Trail in Todd, N.C.

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Guardians of our Public Lands

Larry Trivette Superintendent, Elk Knob State Park, N.C.

The employees of our state parks, national agencies and conservation organizations are committed to preserving the land we all own and enjoy. The future of our forests, air and water is in their care, and their work to protect our

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Elk Knob Summit Now Accessible

Story and photos by Molly Moore The Elk Knob Summit Trail begins with a casual amble through canopied woods. The 1.8 mile trail is all uphill, and after rising gently for the first quarter mile, carves a series of switchbacks

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