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
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.
Guardians of our Public Lands
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…
TAGS: Beth Obenshain Cumberland Trail Elk Knob State Park hiking trails Kentucky Department of Parks Larry Trivette naturalist nature New River Land Trust public lands Ron Vanover Sam Powell Stephanie Connolly Todd
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…
TAGS: Amphibolite Mountains Black Mountains Elk Knob State Park Elk Knob Summit Trail Hiking the Highlands hiking trails North Carolina trail building
