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- Our Local Community Online, No Experience Necessary: Trail Maintainers Go Out For Fun, August 22, 2022.
- myfox8.com, Buckley Report: Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, May 26, 2022.
- citizen-times.com, Connecting NC: The push to transform the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, April 26, 2022.
- onlyinyourstate.com, The Chimneys Trail in North Carolina Is Full of Awe-Inspiring Rock Formations, February 13, 2022.
- Spectrum News 1, Tar Heel Treasures: Walk the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, February 10, 2022.
- Star News Online, This Oak Island man is walking more than 1,000 miles across the state. Here’s why., February 8, 2021.
- Johnston County Parks and Recreation Open Space Program, New Directors in North Carolina’s Trail Systems (ECG & MST), February 4, 2022.
- The Mountaineer, Lake Junaluska in the limelight: Two major outdoor conferences on the horizon in Haywood, February 4, 2022.
- Port City Daily, Hiking for Habitat, January 30, 2022.
- townofclaytonnc.org, Greenways Expand into Downtown Clayton, January 26, 2022.
- thetimesnews.com, North Carolina’s state parks system reports record 22.8M visitors in 2021, January 25, 2022.
- Citizen Times, Millions more visitors stream to Blue Ridge Parkway during 2021, another Covid-19 year, January 25, 2022.
- The Sylva Herald, MST Gathering dates set; registration is open, January 26, 2022.
- The Stokes News, Cross country runner will try to break Mountains-to-Sea Trail record, January 19, 2022.
- The Stokes News, Mountains-to-Sea Trail announces new executive director, January 19, 2022.
- Star News Online, 6 things to do in Topsail Island, Surf City during the winter, January 19, 2022.
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- News & Record, Our Opinion: Conservation is always good news, December 30, 2021
- WataugaDemocrat.com, Lost Cove Fire grows to estimated 700 acres, still 20% contained, December 28, 2021.
- WAVY.COM, Wildfire near Grandfather Mountain burns 350 acres in just 2 days, officials say, December 27, 2021.
- The Sampson Independent, Town recognizes Christmas winners; check presented to MST, December 18, 2021.
- The Tribune, Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail announce Brent Laurenz as new Executive Director, December 16, 2021.
- herald-dispatch.com, Stephanie Hill: Stepping into faith, no matter what path you tread, December 10, 2021.
- The McDowell News, WNC Afield: Bald Knob Trail not for the faint of heart, December 9, 2021.
- CoastalReview.org, Mountains-to-Sea Trail friends to be under new direction, December 9, 2021.
- The Sampson Independent, North Carolina invests in trails, December 2, 2021.
- The North State Journal, North Carolina trails receive $29 million in budget deal, December 2, 2021.
- The Alamance News, New pedestrian bridge now open at Haw River Trail Boyd’s Creek Crossing, December 1, 2021.
- The Stokes News, Thanksgiving indeed! State budget has a lot for Stokes County, November 29, 2021.
- Blue Ridge Now | Times News, Conservation Coalition hails state’s budget money for parks, game lands and trails; What’s funded, November 25, 2021.
- Smoky Mountain News, State budget funds more trails, park, and conservation, November 24, 2021.
- The Stokes News, Mountains to Sea Trail celebrating birthday with a hike, September 15, 2021.
- Asheville Citizen Times, End in sight for cleanup of Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Blue Ridge Parkway, September 15, 2021.
- Mountain Xpress, 44 Mile Challenge announced to celebrate Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s 44th birthday, August 31, 2021.
- Bladen Journal, Trail is celebrating 44 years with unique offering, September 3, 2021.
- BlueRidgeNow | Times-News, To celebrate 44th birthday, Mountains-To-Sea Trail announces 44-Mile Challenge, September 1, 2021.
- The News Herald, State lawmakers designate 2023 ‘Year of the Trail’, August 24, 2021.
- The Local Reporter, Miles of Greenways and Trails in Our Backyards, August 20, 2021.
- Durham Magazine, A Family’s Walk Around the Neighborhood Turned into a 40 Hike Challenge, August 19, 2021.
- wccbcharlotte.com, North Carolina Leaders Establish 2023 As “Year of the Trail”, August 12, 2021.
- thestokesnews.com, Park acquires 179 additional acres, June 10, 2021.
- The North State Journal, North Carolina trails may get financial boost from the state, June 3, 2021.
- outsideonline.com, Perfect 72-Hour Backcountry Adventures, May 31, 2021.
- onlyinyourstate.com, 11 Of the Greatest Hiking Trails on Earth Are Right Here in North Carolina, April 26, 2021.
- wideopencountry.com, Premier: Shay Martin Lovette Explores the Blue Ridge Mountains in “Never Felt So New” Video, April 25, 2021.
- citizen-times.com, Hikers: Beware of Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountains-to-Sea Trail I-40 Tunnel, Dangers, April 19, 2021.
- travelthesouthbloggers.com, The Best Day Hikes in North Carolina, April 16, 2021.
- elkinjournal.com, Bridge of Dreams project launches fundraiser, April 13, 2021.
- journalpatriot.com, Firm picked to design suspension bridge planned at Carter Falls, April 13, 2021.
- News & Record, Guilford County commissioners tour Guilford Farm, March 26, 2021.
- abc11.com, NC parks create PATH to encourage continuation of healthy outdoor activities after the COVID-19 pandemic, March 12, 2021.
- The Mountaineer, Be inspired, be challenged, go hiking, March 4, 2021.
- Wilkes Journal-Patriot, Mountains-to-Sea section offers access, long-range views, March 10, 2021.
- cbs17.com, Johnston County fire departments team up to save puppy stranded in river, March 3, 2021.
- Carolina Country, Electric Co-op Supports Record-Setting Walk, March 2021.
- The Stokes News, Family from Durham is first to complete the 40-hike challenge, February 24, 2021.
- MountainTimes.com, El-Genk family of Durham completes the Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s 40-Hike Challenge, February 4, 2021.
- Smoky Mountain News, Friends of the MST to gather virtually, February 3, 2021.
- News&Record, Enjoy winter wilderness walks on Greensboro’s hiking trails, January 28, 2021.
- Carolina Coast Online, Carteret County Wildlife Club restoring Neusiok Hiking Trail, January 21, 2021.
- journal now.com (Winston-Salem Journal), “Forest Bathing” trail invites people to immerse themselves in nature; keep the phone in your car, January 3, 2021.
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- Orange Slices, North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail, December 15, 2020.
- Our State, The Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s Most Beautiful Places, December, 2020.
- citizen-times.com, Asheville runner sets female record for 60-mile race from Mt. Pisgah to Mt. Mitchell, November 20, 2020.
- Bladen Journal, Harmony Hall: Volunteers needed for Saturday’s Cleanup Day, November 2, 2020.
- Carolina Public Press, Select public game lands targeted for NC Sunday hunting, October 28, 2020.
- NC Travel Chat podcast, NC’s Highest Peaks w/ Jake Blood (Black Mountains Hikes part 1), October 17, 2020.
- News & Record, ‘I know I can lead’: One of the first female Eagle Scouts in the nation may be this Guildord student, October 14, 2020.
- wlos.com, Breaking Records! Hiker completes Mountains-to-Sea Trail with fastest known time, October 1, 2020.
- newsobserver.com, Imagine a statewide network of greenway trails. Officials want your ideas, September 28, 2020.
- AVL Today, The Mountains-to-Sea Trail in and around Asheville, NC, September 17, 2020.
- Winston-Salem Journal, With wineries and waterfalls, Elkin aims for Trail Town status, September 16, 2020.
- podpage.com Episode #37, “Jester” Section Hiker, 43rd Birthday Hiking Challenges, September 12, 2020.
- gastongazette.com, Surf & turf: Ride the waves and roam the trails in North Carolina, September 3, 2020.
- elkintribune.com, September Mountain to Sea Trail event, September 1, 2020.
- Mountain Xpress, Celebrate the Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s 43rd birthday with socially distanced challenges throughout September, August 25, 2020.
- Visit Raleigh Insider, Six Peaceful Nature Preserves to Explore in Raleigh, NC, August 25, 2020.
- The McDowell News, Afield in WNC – Woodlawn to Catawba Footbridge, August 15, 2020.
- forbes.com, Best Places in the United States to Plan a Hiking Trip, July 31, 2020.
- bcbsnc.com, 5 cool hikes for one hot North Carolina summer, July 29, 2020.
- mensjournal.com, 5 Socially Distant Adventures to Get your Thrills in the Southeast, July 27, 2020.
- wrap.com, ‘Father’ of NC’s Mountains to Sea Trail reaches milestone, continues hike toward bigger goal, July 17, 2020.
- journalnow.com, New guidebook features great day hikes of state’s flagship trail, June 26, 2020.
- WataugaDemocrat.com, The Mountains to the Sea Trail, June 24, 2020.
- waltermagazine.com, Take a Hike! Four Walks Along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. June, 2020.
- Carolina Public Press, Sunday hunting may be in the works for NC in 2021, June 19, 2020.
- The News&Observer, Clayton greenway trail extension involves a temporary detour to build a tunnel, June 17, 2020.
- medium.com, The Nature Rebound; How a pandemic brought people back to their roots and transformed the climate change conversation, May 14, 2020.
- journalnow.com, Cascades Preserve provides a great hiking opportunity close to home, April 29, 2020.
- hikertohiker.net – Blog by Danny Bernstein, Great Day Hikes on the MST, April 20, 2020.
- wrap.com, Bill Leslie, Celebrating spring is different this year, but more important, this year, April 17, 2020.
- wect.com, Get away without leaving your home with new podcast, Away Message, from “Our State”, April 16, 2020.
- hikertohiker.net – Blog by Danny Bernstein, Thank Goodness for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, March 20, 2020.
- travelbugged.net, One of The Newest Trails in North Carolina Will Lead You to the Foundation of an Old Electrical Power House , March 13, 2020.
- WRAL.com, Exploring North Carolina: Bill Leslie shares your state park favorites, March 10, 2020.
- thetimesandnews.com, Onetime prison farm is now a haven for wildlife, March 6, 2020.
- Greensboro News and Record online, Land at onetime Guilford County Prison Farm is now part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, March 6, 2020.
- Coastal Review Online, Surf City Set for Mountains to Sea Trail Event, February 26, 2020.
- JDNews.com, Ed Wall, Downeast trail blazers make their mark, February 20, 2020.
- Wilkes Journal-Patriot, ‘Bridge of Dreams’ funds being raised, January 24, 2020.
- Wilkes Journal-Patriot, Outdoor recreation can boost economy, January 10, 2020.
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- BladenOnline.com, Coastal Crescent Progress and Upcoming Workdays for Mountains-to-Sea Trail in Bladen County, December 19, 2019.
- The Trek, 10 Tails Where You Can Find Long-Distance Solitude in 2020, December 18, 2019.
- elkintribune.com, EVTA opens new trail, December 12, 2019.
- JDNews.com, Happy Birthday! Surf City’s high-rise bridge turns 1, December 3, 2019.
- southernliving.com, Why You Need to Hike North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, November, 2019
- wilmingtonbiz.com, Pender Game Land A ‘treasure Trove’, November 1, 2019.
- Sun Journal, Mountains to Sea Trail birthday hike rescheduled, September 22, 2019.
- Fox8.com, Hanging Rock State Park adds 900 acres for new recreation, camping, trailhead, September 19,2019.
- BladenOnline.com, Chamber promotes Mountains to the Sea Trail and the Grape Escape, September 16, 2019.
- campusrecmag.com, Waist Deep in a Defining Priorities Moment, September 12, 2019.
- Blue Ridge Outdoors, Happy Birthday Mountains to Sea Trail, September 6, 2019.
- GoBlueRidge.net, Deep Gap Guided Hike for Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s 42nd Birthday, September 5, 2019.
- Kernersville News, MST anniversary, September 4, 2019.
- The Sampson Independent, Leading the way, September 3, 2019.
- Bladen Journal, Mountains to the Sea Trail birthday hike in White Lake, August 28, 2019.
- Smoky Mountain News, Mountains to Sea celebrates 42 years, August 28, 2019.
- WataugaDemocrat.com, Celebrate the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with local hikes, August 23, 2019.
- North State Journal, From the Mountains to the Sea, state hiking trail turns 42, August 21, 2019.
- Ashe Post and Times, Mountains to Sea Trail 42nd birthday hike scheduled for Sept. 7, August, 19, 2019.
- The Yadkin Ripple, Mountain to Sea Trail birthday hike, August 13,2019.
- The Sampson Independent, MST hike coming to Roseboro, August 7, 2019.
- The McDowell News, Mountains-to-Sea Trail to celebrate 42nd anniversary in September, August 3, 2019
- The News Herald, Friends honor conservationist with Fonta Flora bench, August 2, 2019.
- The Transylvania Times, Hikers Invited to Tackle Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Transylvania County, NC, August 1, 2019.
- New York Magazine, A Brewer’s Guide to Asheville: historic estates, waterfall hikes, and Dave Grohl-approved barbecue, July 31, 2019.
- Winston-Salem Journal, Oak Ridge hopes to put itself on the map for North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail users, June 17, 2019.
- campusrcecmag.com, How to Achieve Anything, May 16, 2019.
- CBS17.com, Ben Strunk trying to run Mountains to Sea trail, May 13, 2019.
- Academic and Student Affairs News, NC State University, NC State staff member runs in support of Mountains-to-Sea Trail, May 7, 2019.
- Carolina Mountain Club Newsletter, Good Times at the FMST Gathering, April 5, 2019.
- Wilkes Journal-Patriot, Trail volunteers make it happen, April 5, 2019.
- arklatexweekend.com, Great Southern hikes to do this spring, March 29, 2019.
- Rhino Times, Mountains-To-Sea Trail Marches On, March 14, 2019.
- Lincoln Times-News, Restaurant owner gives back for love of outdoors, March 8, 2019.
- Blue Ridge Outdoors, Looking for a different kind of thru-hike? Try one of these less-crowded long-distance trails, March 1 2019.
- WFAE.org, A Look At How North Carolina’s Mountains-To-Sea Trail Gets Made, February 27, 2019.
- WRAL.com, Local News: Artist creates a treasure hunt for stars to lure Triangle families to the outdoors, February 6, 2019
- WRAL.com, GoAskMom, Go for a pottery treasure hunt on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail this weekend, February 4, 2019.
- Coastal Review Online, Trail Supporters Set to Converge on Surf City, January 28, 2019.
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- The Mountaineer, Hammett recognized for Mountains-to-Sea trail work, November 5, 2018.
- Asheville Citizen Times, New Mountains-to-Sea Trail guide highlights hiking from Clingmans Dome to Mount Mitchell, October 17, 2018.
- The Elkin Tribune, Lowe’s Heroes erect fencing for Carter Falls lot, October 16, 2018
- Smoky Mountain News, Symbol of connection: A decade of collaboration yields 300-mile MST trail section, October 10, 2018.
- Smoky Mountain Living, Mountains-to-Sea Trail segment completed, September 28, 2018.
- Mountain Xpress, Oct. 3 event celebrates completion of Mountains-to-Sea State Trail segment from Clingmans Dome to Stone Mountain, September 28, 2018.
- Smoky Mountain News, MST birthday hike logs 2,700 miles, September 26, 2018.
- Smoky Mountain News, Bones from coast to coast: Black Mountain runner completes 1,175 mile run while battling cancer, August 29, 2018.
- Smoky Mountain News, Hike the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, August 22, 2018.
- The News and Observer, Where is the Mountains-to-Sea Trail? Curious NC takes a walk, August 21, 2018.
- Smoky Mountain News, MST sees fundraising success, August 15, 2018.
- Smoky Mountain News, MST now complete in the mountains, August 8, 2018.
- Bryan on Scouting, Plan B, for brilliant: 7 stories of displaced Philmont crews that pivoted to alternate adventures, August 2, 2018.
- BladenOnline.com, Mountains to the Sea Trail Signs, Trail Markers Erected, July 28, 2018.
- WUNC 91.5 NC Public Radio, NC DOT: Bonner Bridge Expected To Open By End of Year, July 18, 2018.
- newsobserver.com, NC’s vacation personality test: Are you a beach person or a mountain person?, June 14, 2018.
- Mebane Enterprise, Mountains-to-Sea Trail coming together throughout local counties, June 8, 2018.
- JohnstonCountyNC.org, Did You Know That the Mountains-to-Sea Trial Cuts Through JoCo?, June 1, 2018.
- Only in Your State – North Carolina, This Beautiful Boardwalk Trail in North Carolina Is The Most Unique Hike Around, May 29, 2018.
- WataugaDemocrat.com, White circles to the sea, May 28, 2018.
- News abc13, WLOS, Asheville man trekked across the state to draw attention to multiple myeloma, May 25, 2018.
- The Tribune, New first looks at Elkin’s finest jewel, May 16, 2018.
- elkintribune.com, Explorers take enchanted hike to Carter Falls, May 9, 2018.
- PenderCountyNC.gov, Pender County Selected to Host 2019 Annual Mountains-to-Sea Trail Conference, May 8, 2018.
- News & Record, Knitting the region together… One trail at a time (Video), April 28, 2018.
- myfox8.com, Woman documents journey on Mountains-to-Sea Trail, April 26, 2018.
- Black Mountain News, Kenny Capps catches breath during 1,175-mile run across NC, April 9, 2018.
- The Tribune, Weather impacts Gathering of FMST before surfing on, March 27, 2018.
- GearJunkie, What’s Your Favorite Hiking Trail? Vote to Win.
- The News & Observer, It’s finally spring! Time to visit the Top 10 state parks in North Carolina, March 22, 2018.
- Elkin Tribune, Jennifer Pharr Davis reveals insights gained by thru-hiking the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, March 22, 2018.
- Black Mountain News, Local runner to go across the state for cancer, March 21, 2018.
- Jesse Brown’s Carolina Outdoors Podcast, Carolina Outdoors – Mountains-to-Sea Trail, March 16, 2018.
- Only in Your State – North Carolina, The One Incredible Trail that Spans the Entire State of North Carolina, March 14, 2018.
- a nest in the rocks, Book Club: Hiking the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with “Nature Girl”, March 6, 2018.
- The Piedmont Sundial, Journey of Creation: Mountains-to-Sea Trail Meanders Through Orange County, March 6, 2018.
- Bladen Journal, Friends of Mountains-to-Sea Trail releasees strategic plan for Coastal Crescent Route, March 2, 2018.
- Heart and Sole, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Stones Creek Game Land – the Six-Lake tour, February 15, 2018.
- Mountain Xpress, ‘Friends’ groups provide vital support for public lands, February 10, 2018.
- Citizen Times, Opinion: Take it from a veteran, there’s healing power in public lands, February 10, 2018.
- American Hiking Society, AHS Ambassador, Jennifer Pharr Davis, Reflects on her Mountains-to-Sea Trail Thru Hike, February, 2018.
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- Smoky Mountain News, Hike the MST in nine minutes, December 27, 2017.
- American Trails, North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail hiked on “MST in a Day”, December 20, 2017.
- Smoky Mountain News, Embracing the season: Cross-state trek presents challenge and reward for Asheville hiking legend, December 6, 2017.
- Citizen-Times, What’s so great about the Mountains-to-Sea Trail?, November 29, 2017.
- Outer Banks Sentinel, Pharr Davis completes 1,200 mile N. C. Mountains-to-Sea Trail, November 28, 2017.
- WataugaDemocrat.com, Pharr Davis completes 1,200 miles of hiking to support MST, November 23, 2017.
- The Citizen-Times, Asheville thru-hiker bags 1,175-mile trek across Mountains-to-Sea Trail, November 20, 2017.
- The Sampson Independent, A journey of a thousand miles, October 17, 2017.
- NW Observer, Long-distance hiker, author, adventurer passes through local towns, Oct 6-12, 2017.
- Sun Journal, New Bern named as Mountains-to-Sea destination, September 17, 2017.
- wxii12.com, Triad woman hikes from the mountains to the sea, September 16, 2017.
- citizen-times.com, Who made the grade? This week’s editorial report card, September 15, 2017.
- internetbrothers.org, North Carolinians Team up to Complete MST Hike in One Day, September 12, 2017.
- elkintribune.com, VIDEO: Community members help the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail travel entire MST on anniversary, September 10, 2017.
- JDNews.com, MST-in-a-day a success in Onslow and Pender, September 9, 2017.
- citizentimes.com, ‘Mountains-to-Sea Trail in a Day’ hiking adventures on Blue Ridge Parkway, September 9, 2017.
- newbernnow.com, North Carolina’s State Trail Extends to New Bern, September 8, 2017.
- JDNews.com, Volunteers key to maintaining Mountains-to-Sea Trail through Onslow County, September 7, 2017.
- Northwest Observer, Local hikers to blaze a trail on September 9, September 6, 2017.
- citizen-times.com, Hike the 1,175 mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail in 1 day, September 6, 2017.
- starnewsonline.com, Volunteers needed to walk Pender portions of NC trail, September 5, 2017.
- wlos.com, Mountains-to-Sea Trail turns 40, with a gift from local retailer, September 3, 2017.
- Jesse Brown’s Carolina Outdoors Podcast, Carolina Outdoors – September 2, Kate Dixon, September 2, 2017.
- starnewsonline.com, Pender seeks hikers for MST event, September 1, 2017.
- WataugaDemocrat.com, Hundreds to walk Mountains-to-Sea Trail for 40th anniversary, September 1, 2017.
- mcdowellnews.com, World-renowned hiker leads McDowell women on special trek, August 31, 2017.
- WRAL.com, Group plans 1-day hike of NC’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, August 29, 2017.
- Island Free Press, MST in a Day Encourages Islanders to Take a Break, and Take a Hike, August 24, 2017.
- Wintson-Salem Journal, World-renowned hiker from Asheville tells tales of family and nature, August 23, 2017.
- citizen-times.com, A family odyssey from the NC mountains to the coast, August 23, 2017.
- The Tribune (Elkin Tribune), Mountains-to-Sea Trail to be hiked to celebrate 40 years, August 21, 2017.
- Ocracoke Island Journal, MST Trail, August 16, 2017.
- The Stokes News, Stokes Stomp parade set for Sept. 9, August 9, 2017.
- The Sampson Independent, Famed hiker to tackle three-month Mountains-to-Sea trek, July 31, 2017.
- Citizen Times, Pharr Davis marks Mountains-to-Sea Trail anniversary with thru-hike, August 9, 2017.
- The Stokes News, Hike of NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail begins Aug. 15, August 2, 2017.
- Wilkes Journal Patriot, Another asset, August 4, 2017.
- WataugaDemocrat.com, Jennifer Pharr Davis to hike MST to promote trail, outdoors, August 1, 2017.
- The Transylvania Times, Hiker Going From The Mountains To The Sea, August 3, 2017.
- Wilkes Journal Patriot, N. C. Council of State approves buying Carter Falls property in Wilkes, August 2, 2017.
- The News & Observer, Whether a day hike or a trek across the state, “Families on Foot” authors can get you there , July 28,2017.
- discoverjacksonnc.com, Exploring the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, July 18. 2017
- Composite World, Composites bridge the gap in an historic nature trail, May 31, 2017.
- Smokey Mountain News, Becoming a trail town: Sylva embraces the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, July 5, 2017.
- Wilkes Journal Patriot, Combat vet stops here in walk across the state, July 5, 2017.
- The Stokes News, Hiker raising funds for veterans, Jun 22, 2017.
- WataugaDemocrat.com, Hiking from mountains to sea, May 29, 2017.
- The Transylvania Times online edition, Friends Of The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Will Host A Hike Sept. 9, May 15, 2017.
- The Elkin Tribune, Mountains-to-Sea Trail makes economic impact on Elkin, others, May 11, 2017.
- Gaston Gazette, Hiking column: Life returns slowly to mountain after fire, May 6, 2017.
- News & Record, Greensboro.com, Susan Ladd: County Farm is transitioning from prison to park, April 29, 2017.
- StarNews Online, Bill would add Coastal Crescent branch to state’s popular Mountains-to-Sea Trail, April 23, 2017.
- mcdowellnews.com, City planner for Marion treks across the state, April 12, 2017.
- Winston-Salem Journal, Neusiok Trail expands view of N.C., April 12, 2017.
- Spectrum News, video Mountains-to-Sea Trail Celebrates 40 Years, March 28, 2017.
- The News and Observer, Mountains-to-Sea Trail may soon connect to Hillsborough, Smithfield, March 13, 2017.
- The Yadkin Ripple, Variety of ways to travel the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail come together in Elkin, March 3, 2017.
- The Elkin Tribune, Mountains-to-Sea Trail history speaks of persistence and hard work of Allen DeHart, Howard Lee, Jim Halsey and others, February 24, 2017.
- The Elkin Tribune, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis to be speaker at Gathering of the Friends of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail, February 17, 2017.
- The News Herald, Morgantown, Workday planned at South Mountains State Park to repair trail after wildfire, February 16, 2017.
- The Elkin Tribune, FMST Gathering to bring history, February 10, 2017.
- Smokey Mountain News, From mountains to sea: N.C. woman relives six months spent hiking the state, February 8, 2017.
- The Elkin Tribune, State trail friends to gather in Elkin, January 20, 2017.
- Travel Info, travel.myfeed.info, This Woman Hiked across North Carolina – TWICE
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- AveryJournal.com, Veterans walk off the war, November 16, 2016
- BlowingRocket.com, New Boone Fork Trail bridge dedicated, October 24, 2016.
- newsobserver.com, Allen de Hart, hiking guide author and whistling convention founder, dies at age 90, October 17, 2016.
- newsobserver.com Chapel Hill Opinion, Why I support the Mountains to Sea Trail path – Terri Buckner, October 9, 2016.
- The Elkin Tribune, New bridge opens on E&A Rail-Trail, October 5, 2016.
- WataugaDemocrat.com, New Footbridge opens on Boone Fork Trail, October 3, 2016.
- Community Sports News, Orange County, OWASA Board Backs MST, September, 2016.
- The Wilson Times, Adventure exists in state Mountains to Sea Trail, September 30, 2016.
- The Commentators, chapelboro.com, Howard Lee on the MST through Cane Creek Reservoir lands, September 29, 2016.
- The Elkin Tribune, Wilkes leaders discuss trail at Carter Falls, September 23, 2016.
- The Commentators, radio commentary by Kate Dixon, Executive Director, Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, The Importance of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, September 15, 2016.
- dailytarheel.com, OWASA approves Cane Creek Reservoir land for Mountains-to-Sea trail, September 9, 2016.
- Wilkes Journal-Patriot, Two veterans stop in Wilkes while “walking off the war”, August 29, 2016.
- Orange Water and Sewer Authority, OWASA Board approves conditions for Mountains-to-Sea Trail on OWASA land near Cane Creek Reservoir, August 26, 2016.
- Wilkes Journal-Patriot, Carter Falls had key role in Elkin’s growth, August 24, 2016.
- BlowingRocket.com, Work begins on 80-foot pedestrian bridge on Boone Fork Trail, August 24, 2016.
- HCPress.com, Construction Starting on Mountains-to-Sea Trail Bridge in Price Park on Blue Ridge Parkway, August 24, 2016.
- Trailhead News, Saving That Trail, August 2016.
- The News and Observer, Bridge in Hillsborough extends Mountains-to-Sea Trail, August 11, 2016.
- WRAL.com, Race under the lights at Sir Walter Miler Friday, August 5, 2016.
- The Sampson Weekly, Mountains to See Trail (MTS) Brings Young Ohio Couple Through Roseboro, Week of July 29-August 4, 2016 – See page 4.
- The Stokes News, Harmon hikes to end summer hunger, August 3, 2016.
- The Town of Hillsborough, Bridge Linking Riverwalk to Speedway Trail Opens, July 25, 2016.
- The Wilson Times, Adventure exists in state Mountains to Sea Trail, July 22, 2016.
- Elkins Tribune, Hikers pass through Elkin, July 8, 2016
- RootsRated, The Best Day Hikes on the Mountains to Sea Trail, May 10, 2016
- Sampson Independent, Trail progress ongoing, Statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail nears completion, April 26, 2016.
- The Stokes News, Danbury seeks to improve connectivity. March 17, 2016
- Wildife in North Carolina. A Century for State Parks. March-April 2016.
- Retirement Resource Guide (Triad and Triangle), North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Winter 2016.
- Winston-Salem Journal, Editorial: Our View: Happy New Year!, January 3, 2016
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- UNC-TV. Mountains to the Sea Trail | NC Now | UNC-TV – YouTube, December 16, 2015
- HCPress.com. Mountains-to-Sea Trial Crossing Near Blowing Rock on Shulls Mill Road Gets Major Upgrade, December 7, 2015.
- The News&Observer – Chapel Hill Edition. Mark Zimmerman: Moving Mountains for a Trail, December 4, 2015.
- Sun Journal, New Bern, NC. Outdoors Column: A modern-day adventurer treks across North Carolina, November 18, 2015.
- The Elkin Tribune. First phase of work approved on trails center, October 23, 2015.
- Winston-Salem Journal. Let’s Keep Up the Momentum, Editorial about the MST, September 20, 2015.
- Asheville Citizen Times. Hendersonville woman 50th to finish 1,000-mile MST. July 16, 2015.
- The Smithfield Herald. Scouts paint greenway mural, July 6, 2015.
- WECT.com. Long distance hiker tackles the new Coastal Crescent Trail. May 19, 2015.
- WRAL.com. Raleigh man puts his heart and soul into NC hiking trail. May 15, 2015
- Town Dock.net. Paddling the Neuse end-to-end. April 16, 2015.
- Bladen Online. Mountains-to-Sea Trail opens the Carolina Bay Country segment. April 7, 2015.
- Time Warner Cable NC. New segment of Mountains-to-Sea Trail opens on coast. April 6, 2015.
- The Daily News. Trail opening to link path from mountains to sea. April 2, 2015.
- The Herald-Sun. Hillsborough could get boost from MTS Trail. March 28, 2015.
- Smithfield Herald. Johnston has master plan for parks, recreation. March 23, 2015.
- The Citizen-Times. Celebrate opening of new Mountains-to-Sea Trail section. March 19, 2015.
- The Bladen Journal. Massive hiking, biking trail may have a branch passing through the county. March 7, 2015.
- Money Crashers. 10 Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails in the U.S. to escape civilization. January 26, 2015.
- Joint Press Release by FMST & NC State Parks. Coastal Crescent Trail: A new alternate hiking option. January 23, 2015.
- The McDowell News. Volunteers maintain the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in & around McDowell. January 12, 2015.
- The Daily Reflector. Editorial: Help Blaze State Trail. January 7, 2015.
- Winston-Salem Journal. Mountains-to-Sea: Cheers to finishing our greatest hiking path. January 4, 2015.
- The Elkin Tribune. EVTA on the move. Hiking and more on the way. January 3, 2015.
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- The News & Observer. Mountains-to-Sea Trail to get master plan, hiking guide. December 26, 2014.
- WWAY News Channel 3. “Mama Goose” brings healing hike for veterans to North Carolina. December 8, 2014.
- Smoky Mountain News. New Mountains-to-Sea Trail section now open at Waterrock Knob. December 3, 2014.
- The Fayetteville Observer. Pair cross state to prepare for Walk Off the War hike. December 3, 2014.
- WUNC-NC Public Radio. Walking Off the War on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. November 26, 2014.
- UNC-TV Exploring NC. Highway to the Future. November 13, 2014.
- BlowingRocket.com. Veteran hikers scout Mountains-to-Sea Trail for Warrior Hikes program. November 8, 2014.
- The Botanical Hiker blog. Crafting Trail with the CMC. October 22, 2014.
- Town of Hillsborough Press Release. Riverwalk’s opening celebration brings joyful noise to Hillsborough. October 13, 2014
- The News & Observer. Mingo Creek Greenway opens, connecting Knightdale and Raleigh. August 5, 2014.
- Pilot Mountain News. Seeing the state one step at a time. July 10, 2014.
- Star News. Look for promotions for area walking trails this Summer. May 12, 2014.
- BlowingRocket.com. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Guide in the works. May 1, 2014.
- Citizen-Times. Mountains-to-Sea guidebook seeks input. April 30, 2014.
- Elkin Tribune. Weyerhaeuser plans partnership with Surry County, Elkin Valley Trails Association. April 27, 2014.
- The News & Observer. A new eastern route for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. March 30, 2014.
- Elkin Tribune. EVTA steps closer to bridge completion. March 2, 2014
- Smoky Mountain News. Deep Creek crossing wins photo contest. January 8, 2014
- Get Going NC blog. New Trail: Dig It. January 8, 2014
- Wilkes Journal-Patriot. Section of Mtns. to Sea Trail from Elkin to Stone Mountain progressing. January 3, 2014.
- Sierra Club Magazine. Second Sight. January/February 2014
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- Triangle Business Journal. Charlotte firm charts new housing development for Hillsborough. September 20, 2013.
- The News & Observer. New guides available for local day-hikes on Mountains-to-Sea Trail. September 14, 2013.
- National Parks Traveler. The Mountains-to-Sea Trail across North Carolina, walking 1000 miles through wildness, culture and history. August 9, 2013.
- Elkin Tribune. Trail blazers inspect E&A rail trail. August 2013.
- Watauga Democrat. Hikers celebrate completion of footbridge. July 3, 2013.
- New Bern Sun Journal. Blind hiker finishes trek on Mountains-to-Sea Trail. June 24, 2013.
- Ocracoke Current. From the Mountains-to-the Sea. June 18, 2013.
- New Bern Sun Journal. Blind man hiking across North Carolina. June 18, 2013.
- Get Going NC. Give a little, get a lot. June 4, 2013.
- The News & Observer. Blind hiker and trusty lab cross Tar Heel state. June 3, 2013.
- News 14 Carolina. Blind man seeks to make history by hiking “Mountains to Sea” trail. June 4, 2013.
- Mountain xPress. Best of WNC: Mountains-to-Sea Trail voted best hiking trail. June 2013.
- Raleigh News & Observer. For nature lovers: Mountains-to-Sea Trail. May 26, 2013.
- Get Going NC. Raleigh’s Neuse River Trail: 27 miles down, one more to go. May 24, 2013.
- New Bern Sun Journal. Modern day explorer takes the “road less traveled.” May 23, 2013.
- Winston-Salem Journal. Get Out! Blind hiker passes Hanging Rock on his journey across the state. May 23, 2013.
- Sampson Independent. Mountains-to-Sea Trail could come through Sampson County. May 21, 2013.
- Wilkes Journal Patriot. Trail planned from Elkin to Stone Mountain. May 15, 2013.
- Get Going NC. New trail descriptions help with exploring the MST. May 8, 2013.
- The Stokes News. County gives verbal commitment to take over bridge. May 3, 2013.
- Asheville’s Citizen-Times. Blind hiker passes through WNC on Mountains to Sea Trail. April 24, 2013.
- North Raleigh News. 20-mile stretch of Neuse River Greenway officially opens Thursday. April 20, 2013.
- The Stokes News. County still considering bridge ownership. April 10, 2013.
- Clayton News-Star. River Walk on the Neuse opens to the public. April 8, 2013.
- The Sylva Herald. New book spotlights 1,000 mile MST. March 27th, 2013.
- Asheville Citizen-Times. Asheville hiker writes book about Mountains-to-Sea Trail. March 14, 2013.
- Town of Clayton. Celebrate & Explore Clayton’s Newest Trail. March 9, 2013.
- Our State Magazine. Traveling By Trail. March 2013.
- The Stokes News. Citizens ask county to take over historic bridge. March, 2013
- Get Going NC. On Patrol on the MST. February 26, 2013.
- Our State Magazine – videos. Diane Van Deren and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. February 13, 2013.
- Get Going NC. We, the trail. February 5, 2013.
- Greensboro News & Record. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Meeting. February 5, 2013.
- Durham NC. Mountains-to-Sea Trail at City Hall this week (youtube video). January 29, 2013.
- Get Going NC. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Growing…but when will it be done? January 29, 2013.
- History Press. Trailblazing from the Mountain to Sea: Author takes on 1000 miles of wilderness, history. January 24, 2013.
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- Kassondra Cloos blog. Greensboro locals build part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. (video) December 31, 2012.
- Asheville Citizen-Times.com. Blog by Karen Chavez See Pretty Mountains-to-Sea Photos. December 6, 2012.
- National Geographic. Ultimate Adventure Bucket List 2012.
- The Sylva Herald. Options on table that would bring cross-state trail to county. November 29, 2012.
- Watauga Democrat. Golden spike closes gap. October 20, 2012.
- National Parks Traveler. Photo of the Week – Parkway Perch, Great Color. October 18, 2012.
- Mountain Times. Mountains-to-Sea Trail dedicated in Blowing Rock. October 17, 2012.
- Hiker to Hiker. MST best hiking trail in WNC. October 11, 2012.
- Smoky Mountain News. Hikers needed for Mountains-to-Sea Trail Routes. October 3, 2012
- NC State Parks. Connecting all the dots on a thousand-mile journey. October 1, 2012.
- The Stokes News. Pilot Mountain trails to be part of Mountains-to-Sea route. September 27, 2012.
- The Carrboro Citizen. Hiking trail draws concern. September 27, 2012.
- Mount Airy News. Pilot Mountain to celebrate mountains-to-sea link. September 18, 2012.
- Ashe Mountain Times. Fleetwood resident completes journey 30 years in the making. September 13, 2012.
- NC State Parks. One of Mountains-to-Sea State Trail’s originators completes 1,000 mile trek. September 7, 2012.
- Chapel Hill News. Going for a long walk. August 24, 2012.
- News & Observer. Orange residents discuss state trail. August 15, 2012.
- Chapelboro.com. Mountains to Sea Trail blazes through Orange County. August 12, 2012.
- Wake Forest Magazine. Chuck Millsaps (83′) guides a record-breaking run across North Carolina. June 20, 2012.
- Never Stop Exploring: The North Face blog. MST Run – By the Numbers. June 8, 2012.
- Mount Airy News. Woman breaks record on state-wide run. June, 2012.
- Charlotte Observer. Woman finishes record-breaking 1,000 mile run across NC. June 1, 2012.
- WRAL. Runner tackles Mountains-to-Sea Trail (Video) (Slideshow.) May 31, 2012.
- Mount Airy News. Ultrarunner making way to Surry County. May 20, 2012.
- Watauga Democrat. Woman Seeks new Record on Mountains to Sea Trail. May 12, 2012.
- Women’s Adventure. Mountains-to-Sea Trail record attempt. May 9, 2012.
- Endurance Magazine. Endurance Blogs: Joe Nuss. May 2, 2012.
- Endurance Magazine. Endurance Blogs: Suzanne M. Wood. May 1, 2012.
- Smithfield Herald. N.C. Mountains-to-Sea Trail gets Johnston tract. Jan 1, 2012.
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- Raleigh News & Observer. Another step for NC’s cross-state trail. November 12, 2011.
- Mount Airy News. Marines hiking for a cause. October 23, 2011.
- Blue Ridge Outdoors. Giving back in thorns. September 26, 2011.
- Mountaineer. Marines hike 1000-miles to support injured comrades. September 23, 2011.
- GetGoing NC! Exclusive Mountains-to-Sea Trail club grows to 25. August 19, 2011.
- NCHikes.com. Love at first hike. August 18, 2011.
- The Clayton News-Star. A new pathway to the Neuse. August 14, 2011.
- Jefferson Post. From the mountains to the sea. July 25, 2011.
- Wake Living. Take a hike: Area offers wonderful outdoor opportunitites. July 2011.
- Charlotte Observer. Hiker speeds from the mountains to the sea. July 7, 2011.
- Outside. America’s Best Trails. July 2011.
- High Country Press. Mountains-to-Sea Trail missing link ready to be blazed. June 30, 2011.
- Eastern Wake News. Consevancy buys land along Wake-Johnston line. June 29, 2011.
- Get Going NC. Dig it: 300-continuous miles of Mountains-to-Sea Trail. June 22, 2011.
- The Northwest Observer. Residents take a hike on proposed trail. June 17, 2011.
- The Mount Airy News. Commissioners approve resolution in support of trails. June 11, 2011.
- Get Going NC. 5 Miles of greenway emerges in Johnston County. June 10, 2011.
- Sun Journal. Trail plan aims to connect New Bern, Havelock. June 9, 2011.
- Havelock News. Organizers seek input on bike, trails plan. June 9, 2011.
- Get Going NC. A workout on a trail workday. June 7, 2011.
- The Times-News. Alamance County gets grant for trail-land acquisition. June 3, 2011.
- Citizen-Times.com: Girls Gone Outdoors. Asheville author hikes 1,000 miles. May 13, 2011.
- National Parks Traveler. Walking Cape Hatteras National Seashore – Part 2. May 12, 2011.
- National Parks Traveler. Walking Cape Hatteras National Seashore – Part 1. May 11, 2011.
- The Northwest Observer. Residents see route of proposed rail trail. May 6, 2011.
- Beauty and Change Blog. Mountains-to-Sea 12-Mile trail Challenge race report. April 10, 2011.
- Get Going NC. Ten trips for 2011. March 25, 2011.
- Havelock News. Proposal calls for trail near railroad tracks. March 15, 2011.
- The Daily Tar Heel. Hillsborough mayor dubs 2011 “year of infrastructure.” March 9, 2011.
- Bernstein, Danny. We need to keep our state parks open. Guest commentary in Asheville Citizen-Times. March 4, 2011.
- Safdy, David E. Forty years on the Neusiok (video). Winter 2011.
- Get Going NC. Take the back door into Middle Prong Wilderness. February 25, 2011.
- Get Going NC. First 8 miles of paved Neuse Greenway to open this summer. February 12, 2011.
- Johnson, Randy. FMST 2011 annual meeting (video). February 5, 2011.
- NC Community Foundation Newsworth”e”. Statewide fund set up for Mountains-to-Sea Trail. January 2011.
- North Raleigh News. Local man blazes trail for hiking. January 2, 2011.
- The Herald-Sun. Key land donation made along Eno. January 1, 2011.
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- SNEWS. North Carolinians support their state trail in October. November 9, 2010.
- Smithfield Herald. Clayton’s Don Stephenson wins volunteerism award. November 9, 2010.
- Get Going NC! Breaking in a new stretch of the Falls Lake Trail. November 6, 2010.
- Simone, Susan. Sharing the ups and downs: friends undaunted by challenge of NC’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Carolina Alumni Review. Fall 2010.
- Raleigh News & Observer. Volunteers are blazing a trail. October 24, 2010.
- The Stokes News. Sauratown Trails to host Mountains-to-Sea Trail event. October 21, 2010.
- Smithfield Herald. Hundreds gather for ‘Clues.’ October 20, 2010.
- Northwest Observer. Summerfield approves resolution supporting trail. October 15, 2010.
- The Clayton News-Star. Town may buy riverfront tract. October 5, 2010.
- Burlington Times News. New Shallow Ford park set to open. September 16, 2010.
- Greensboro News & Record. Greenway may follow an old rail line to Stokesdale. August 26, 2010.
- Boys’ Life Magazine. Building a trail in North Carolina. August 2010.
- Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway Guide. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Extended by Local Volunteers. June 22, 2010.
- National Park Traveler. “Mountains-to-Sea Trail Weaves Through North Carolina’s National Parks.” June 15, 2010.
- High Country Press. “Local Volunteers Add Spark to National Trail Day Saturday.” June 3, 2010.
- The Mountain Times. “The Mountains to Sea to You.” June 3, 2010.
- Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Guide. May 27, 2010.
- Mountain Express. “Outdoors: Charity on Wheels.” May 26, 2010.
- The Ekin Tribune. “Greenway aims to expand local recreation.” May 21, 2010.
- Greensboro Backpacking Examiner. MST is one of NC’s Top Ten Natural Wonders. May 20, 2010.
- WNC Outdoors. The Trail Not Taken: Hikers suggest spring outings for the Obama’s next Asheville vacation. May 13, 2010.
- Greensboro News & Record. Learn to build a trail in Alamance County. May 6, 2010.
- News 14 Carolina. “Volunteers work on portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.” May 8, 2010.
- FMST Trail News. May 2010.
- Asheville Citizen-Times. The Obamas go hiking on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. April 24, 2010.
- Active.com. Runners review the 1st annual 12-Mile MST Challenge @ Falls Lake April 2010.
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