FontaFloraStateTrail

F3ST brings together communities & volunteers to build, maintain & promote the Fonta Flora State Trail connecting Buncombe, McDowell & Burke counties -WesternNC

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Upcoming Workdays and Events! - https://t.co/eyctRBbRF7

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Upcoming Events! - https://t.co/bx2N10bPUL

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Exciting End of Summer Announcements! - https://t.co/iK8sggusLN

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Fonta Flora Flash - March E-Newsletter - https://t.co/WtFMiEoQ2a

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Check out the February edition of the Fonta Flora Flash - F3ST's Membership E-Newsletter - https://t.co/8HZ6nWru9l

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F3ST Business Partner Highlight - Southern Paws Grooming in Old Fort specializes in reliable, affordable, & 1 on 1 grooming in a quiet environment. Services offered are Basic bath, Partial groom, and Full groom. https://t.co/dWJn9i2o1s

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Wondering what to do in Black Mountain? Stop at the Visitor Center for a photo op with “Rocky” the bear. Then head over to one of the downtown breweries, craft beer locations, or an eatery just blocks from the Oaks Trail (FFST) hike or bike access. And, they have F3ST rack cards!

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F3ST organized a meeting with FFST Land Managers & the State Trails Planner for an overview of the state trail process to make sure everyone understands what is expected in planning state trail, building state trail and having it designated. https://t.co/n16FvHE0I2

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Stop in at #DiscoverBurkeCounty to learn all the cool things to do in the area, plus they have the F3ST Rack Card!! Thanks for spreading the word about where to access FFST https://t.co/TYIAD0Wmpc

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We have Rack Cards that promote FFST, F3ST and thank our local government sponsors. Check tourism/chamber locations for a card. A QR Code is included to point folks to the ever changing trail access points - https://t.co/TYIAD0Wmpc

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Burke & McDowell County Officials toured the new Lake James State Park Visitor Center - McDowell: Cheryl Mitchell, Clerk, Ashley Wooten, Manager, Tony G. Brown, Chairman, Burke: Bryan Steen, Manager, Johnnie Carswell, Commissioner, Kay Draughn, Clerk - FFST will be in the VC!

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@ExplorationLoc just released their podcast episode about the Fonta Flora State Trail - check it out! Exec Director @BethHeile has a lot to say!

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Entrance to the new Lake James State Park visitor center - exhibits will be in the main hall along with FF State Trail. If you can see the red, blue & green lines on the floor - each represent different roads and trails - one being FFST. Pictured: LJSP Superintendent Coffey

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Even though there are orange feathers Canal Bridge, this is not designated FFST since it is not safe. The solution being looked at is-change the 12-foot lanes to 11-foot & shift over, change outside barrier to narrow, keep a wide barrier between cars & hikers/bikers

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If you have ever been confused at the Burke County Fonta Flora Trailhead - help is on the way!! The map on display is being updated with light blue for "connectors." This makes is more clear - what is Fonta Flora, what is an access trail, what is a short-cut trail.

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It's Official - 2023 is NC Year of the Trail - Thanks to the House and Senate for passing the Bill! Read all about it https://t.co/dHnY39f7wB

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Last week F3ST President Bob Hunter and Executive Director Beth Heile met with Interim Planning Director Shane Prisby to discuss the progress of the FFST in Burke County. Though, Burke County has the most FFST miles of trail on the ground - we found a few ways to help!

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Thanks to Catawba Valley Outing Club President Val Scott for inviting Executive Director Beth Zimmerman Heile to speak at their meeting tonight. The group started back in 1984 and take a weekly hike -- and cover biking, paddling, and more. Check them out - https://t.co/bCQ13nVyiV