RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — Today, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded nearly $11 million to trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont.
The General Assembly authorized funds for these projects as part of the Great Trails State program.
“The Piedmont is known for its cities and world-class universities, but from Pilot Mountain to the Haw River, it’s also home to some of our state’s most amazing wildlife and natural wonders,” said Governor Stein in a news release. “This funding will spur local tourism and encourage more people to explore North Carolina’s incredible beauty.”…