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Before Planning Your Visit here please note that the land you would be entering is privately owned and you would need to be extremely respectful. The trail is intended for local community use and there is limited parking. Please carry out everything you brought with you, do not leave trash behind, no alcohol beverages are allowed on the trail, pick […]
Located on 6680 Bakers Mountain Road in Hickory, North Carolina, Bakers Mountain Park offers something for everyone. Over six miles of walking, hiking and running trails have been cleared along the 189 acres of mature chestnut oak forest, wetlands and streams running through. The trails offer a level of difficulty for every liking depending on which one you choose to […]
A beautiful well kept secret awaits you just outside Danbury, North Carolina. Remnants of a once-mighty range of peaks, the Sauratown Mountains range, rises from 1,700 feet to more than 2,500 feet in elevation and stands even taller while surrounded by the valley and countryside. Here among these ancient mountains which have been bitten down by wind, water and other […]
Carter Falls located in the beautiful town of Elkin, NC is one of the newest trails in the area and not only offers splendid views of the falls along a short, wooded path but also provides a look at what once was a powerhouse that supplied the electricity for the town and surrounding areas. This small town located in Surry […]
The quiet suburb of Huntersville, North Carolina may not seem like a hotbed for paranormal activity, but those that have experienced some of the local haunts might see it differently. Here are the top reported locations of Ghosts sightings in the area. Latta Plantation The 200+ year old cotton plantation is sure to get your goose bumps jumping especially if […]
UPDATED June 2022 Located halfway between Charlotte, NC and Asheville, NC, McGalliard Falls Park in Valdese, North Carolina is a stop over you should take every time you are in the area. Whether for a view of the picturesque falls rolling off the massive boulders edge, or a quick picnic with a view or just to stretch your legs for […]
Lake James State Park is located near Nebo, NC and covers over 3,707 acres and borders 6,510-acre lake offering over 25 miles of trails (15 of which open to mountain biking), swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating and more. The lake is known to be one of the cleanest in the state of North Carolina bringing visitors from the nearby Burke and […]