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In this continuing series on the best walks to take in North Carolina, Setzer describes a walk in the cool, refreshing air and lush evergreens of Roan Mountain's Cloudland Trail. The walk is 2.4 miles round-trip over a surface of pine needles, asphalt, stone slabs, and some roots, and it is some of the easier and most pleasant mountain walking in North Carolina.
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OUR STATE magazine begins a new series on the best walks to take in North Carolina. Setzer describes the Sugarloaf Trail, which is located in the Carolina Beach State Park near Wilmington. The trail is approximately 2.6 miles, with a surface of hard and soft sand and pine straw.
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In this continuing series on the best walks to take in North Carolina, Setzer describes a walk on Asheville's Urban Trail. The 1.7-mile loop in downtown Asheville gives the walker an opportunity to discover the beauty and history of this mountain metropolis by tracing a unique series of markers.
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4.Great Walks: The University of North Carolina by Setzer, Lynn Our State Vol. 74 Issue 12, May 2007
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In this continuing series on the best walks to take in North Carolina, Setzer describes a walk through the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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In this continuing series on the best walks to take in North Carolina, Setzer describes a walk around the historic town of Halifax in Halifax County.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts originated in Paducah, Kentucky in 1933 and later moved to Winston-Salem in 1937. Their popular doughnuts were once the state's best kept secret. In 1966, the company began expanding out of the Southeast and now delights doughnut lovers nationwide. Krispy Kreme boxes even appear in movies and on popular television shows, like NYPD Blue and ER.
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In this continuing series on the best walks to take in North Carolina, Setzer describes trails at Pilot Mountain State Park. Pilot Mountains stands 2,420 feet high, and the trails provides views of the surrounding area.
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Eighteen of the state's most creative and innovative museums, including the Appalachian Cultural Museum (Boone), Museum of the Alphabet (Waxhaw), Weatherspoon Art Gallery (Greensboro), and Exploris (Raleigh), are profiled.
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In this continuing series on the best walks to take in North Carolina, Setzer describes a walk on the boardwalk at Goose Creek State Park in Beaufort County. The 1.4 mile round trip takes walkers through the park's rugged swampland.
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Mountain biking has grown considerably since the 1970s. Bikers are attracted to the challenge of a steep slope, negotiating tree roots and rocks on the trails, freedom from cars and dogs, and outstanding summit views. South Mountain State Park, Tsali National Recreation Area, and Pisgah National Forest are some of the favored areas of mountain bikers.
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In this continuing series on the best walks to take in North Carolina, Setzer describes a walk around Salisbury in Rowan County. The walk is located in the downtown area and covers 4.75 miles.
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From June 26 to July 4, 1999, the Research Triangle Metropolitan Area will host the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games. Seven thousand athletes 150 countries will compete in nineteen sports. North Carolina has the largest delegation, with 112 competitors.
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William Linville and a son, who were murdered in 1776 while exploring an area in Western Carolina the Cherokees called the \"River of Cliffs,\" have left their name on several scenic areas - Linville Falls, Linville Gorge, Linville River, and Linville Caverns. Every years thousands of tourists visit and enjoy these wildly beautiful areas.
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In this continuing series on the best walks to take in North Carolina, Setzer describes a walk on Jockey's Ridge. Located in Dare County, it is the tallest natural sand dune in the eastern United States.
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U.S. Highway 64, which stretches 613.69 miles across North Carolina from Manteo to Murphy, didn't exist until 1932. It begins at Whalebone on the Outer Banks (elevation: 9 feet) and reaches its highest level at Highlands (elevation: 4,118 feet). In between these points travelers find the essence of the state -- its history, crafts, food, scenery, and people.
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