Last weekend, I went hiking at one of my favorite places in North Carolina, Pilot Mountain State Park, with my daughter, and my dad who was visiting from Delaware. Pilot Mountain, about a half hour north of Winston-Salem, is different from some of the other state park mountain areas I’ve been to, in that you can drive to the top rather than hike to the top. At the top there are restrooms, Continue Reading
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Photo gallery: Post-holiday hike at Pilot Mountain State Park
Last weekend, my husband, son and I enjoyed a post-Christmas visit to Pilot Mountain State Park here in North Carolina. It was a chilly (upper 40s) but clear and sunny day. We visited the summit, and hiked one of the smaller trails. I love visiting this park, and was last here in June. For information on the facilities and additional photos, see my previous post, "Exploring Pilot Mountain and Continue Reading
Exploring Pilot Mountain and Mayberry
Recently I visited Pilot Mountain and nearby town Mount Airy, N.C., with my daughter and son. We couldn't have chosen a more gorgeous day to do this. And the scenery -- whoa -- is breathtaking. Pilot Mountain State Park, about a half hour north of Winston-Salem, is different from some of the other state park mountain areas I've been to, in that you drive to the top rather than hike to the Continue Reading
Special resources for Graham walking workshop participants
Here are some resources I’ve created for you. National Trails Day Hike - Join me for a free women’s hike (leisurely walk) I’m leading on National Trails Day, at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough, N.C., on Saturday, June 2, 2018. RSVP VIDEOS: Essential stretches for walkers and runners - Here is a simple routine I created of stretches to help you warm up and cool Continue Reading
Photo gallery: First hike of spring!
Last weekend, I went hiking at one of my favorite places in North Carolina, Pilot Mountain State Park, with my daughter and son. We did two trails, including the Jomeokee Trail that circles the pinnacle of Pilot Mountain. What a wonderful way to kick off spring! Click on gallery photos to enlarge: Also see: Post-holiday hike at Pilot Mountain Exploring Pilot Mountain and Mount Continue Reading