When COVID-19 changed her plans, Tara Dower decided to speed up her hike.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
The Land of Wool & Wine
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery near Elkin has been many things: a family getaway for a textile dynasty, a dairy farm, a company retreat. Today, it weaves each of those threads into a rich tapestry.
“We just have to make it”: Kayaking the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Fatigue. Frustration. Fear. Failure. Our thru-hikers grappled with all of those feelings as they tried to paddle their way toward the end.
Q&A: What to Know Before You Hike in North Carolina
Hitting the trail has never have been more popular, but getting started can be intimidating. Let super hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis tell you how to prepare for everything from a short day trip to a state-wide hike.
Downtown: Elkin
This mountain town draws hikers and shoppers: When Main Street doubles as a hiking trail, you get the best of both worlds.
A Trail Town Without a Trail
In this episode of our podcast, Away Message, we head to an unlikely stop on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
When The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Hits The Road
A full third of the trail that crosses North Carolina isn't actually on a trail. Here's how thru-hikers get through it.
How Elkin Became a Trail Town
In the latest episode of Away Message, we find out how a quiet place in the foothills went crazy for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Isolated Together on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
In the third episode of Away Message's fourth season, we meet a couple that's finding out what it's like to be alone in nature without ever being apart from your spouse.
