Take A Healthy Triad Hike Into Spring
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aron Copland’s classic American symphony “Appalachian Spring” is playing right now all over
Western North Carolina—but you don’t have to head to the hills to breathe in the fresh air and jump-start the active summer season. Nor do you need to be a young exercise extremist to fi nd yourself surrounded by the sights, sounds, and solace of nature. Trails lie all over the state. There’s
even a wealth of walking around the Triad that’ll do your winter-softened body a lot of good. Try the hikes below for some breathtaking sighs. But fi rst, be aware that preparation
is minimal. Think of your feet fi rst. A light hiking boot is the best way to go, and many of these low-cut, grippy shoes are great for walking, gardening, or light exercise. Sturdy running shoes will work too. Add a cushy sock and you’re set. Carry a small pack, with bottled
water, a snack or lunch, and that’s about it. A guidebook is a good idea—the best
include the maps you may want and they can also direct you to trailheads.
Confl ict Resolution Guilford Courthouse National Mili-
tary Park is Greensboro’s—and North Carolina’s—best kept secret. The nation’s fi rst National Military Park protecting a Revolutionary battlefi eld features an evocative section of colonial road, stirring statuary, and new trails that form wonder- ful loops. Start with the exhibits, fi lm, and book store resources of the visitor center, then wander the trails, where the park’s new interpretive signing stunningly tells the story of the battle that may have turned the tide of the Revolution. This park has made local news for in-
novative, exemplary management, and it’s simply one of the national park system’s best parks. And it’s in Greensboro! Try the park after work when the days
get longer. In the mature and impressive forest, evergreens and ornamental trees
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