The 5K run, sponsored by Stick Boy Bread Company, starts at 8:00 a.m. adjacent to the American Legion Hall and finishes in front of Bistro Roca restaurant, where post-race snacks will be provided and awards presented. The 1-Mile Fun Run, presented by Blue Ridge Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, starts by Bistro Roca on Wonderland Trail at 9:00 a.m.
Read MoreIn a town council meeting on Feb. 13, the town of Seven Devils authorized grant applications for the Recreation Trails Program and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for the new Peak Mountain Trail on land owned by BRC.
“The town council has great vision for creating and preserving more green areas in and around the town of Seven Devils,” said Debbie Powers, town manager.
RTP Grants require a 25 percent commitment by the applying community, so with the $20,000 approved by Seven Devils, the maximum the town could receive from the grant is $80,000.
The PARTF grant requires a 50 percent match, which the town and RTP grant would cover.
“This goes along with our Parks and Recreation Master Plan,” noted town clerk Hillary Gropp.
The town worked with Blue Ridge Conservancy — who acquired 295 acres on Peak Mountain since 2016 thanks to generous donations from Fred and Alice Stanback — to develop the plan for the proposed trail and apply for the grants.
Read MoreJune 2nd is National Trails Day! National Trails Day amplifies the important role that protected natural environments and the outdoors play in the health and economy of communities across the United States.
In honor of National Trails Day, Destination by Design, High Country Recreation, and Stick Boy Bakery are partnering with BRC to host a clean up day at Howard Knob Community Park. Please join us to beautify this Boone landmark from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Coffee and pastries are provided by our friends at Stick Boy.
Read MoreApproximately 50 people met at Appalachian Ski Mtn. on May 7 for an update on the progress of the Middle Fork Greenway Trail, a 6.5-mile paved path connecting Blowing Rock and Boone along the Middle Fork of the New River.
From all accounts, the greenway is pushing forward as planned.
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