May 17, 2012
A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers – at least 36 of you – who made some serious progress on the E&A Rail Trail on Saturday, March 10. For all of you who weren’t able to be there this time, we wanted to share the great results. We surprised even ourselves by clearing about… [Read more…]
February 19, 2012
by myfrienddenise
On Saturday, February 18th, 30-plus local volunteers from the Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) met at Crater Park to open a walking trail and campsite alongside the Yadkin River in Elkin. The trail follows the Yadkin River from the canoe landing toward the McNeil Bridge. The EVTA is a non-profit affiliate of NC Rail Trail,… [Read more…]
February 12, 2012
by myfrienddenise
Do you have photos and/or Remembrances of the Elkin & Alleghany Railroad? As many citizens know, the Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) is working to build a trail on part of the decommissioned Elkin & Alleghany Railroad bed that ran from downtown Elkin to the base of Stone Mountain. To help support our efforts we… [Read more…]
February 12, 2012
by myfrienddenise
Please join us for two trail workdays and help make Elkin trails happen! Saturday, March 10, 2012: E & A Rail Trail; Meet at Elkin Municipal Park parking lot on the right-hand side of the Recreation Center at 8:45. We will leave promptly at 9am and will carpool/shuttle to a nearby access point of the… [Read more…]
February 12, 2012
by evtaforelkin
The answer is simultaneously simple and complex. It all started with a group that formed in 2011 and called themselves ‘Vibrant Elkin.’ They are focused on improving area economics. The group agreed on a mission founded on the principle of increasing quality jobs and quality of life for the betterment of Elkin Valley citizens. The… [Read more…]
February 11, 2012
by myfrienddenise
EVTA Steering Committee members take a news crew on a hike up the proposed E&A Rail Trail in Elkin… Chicago Tribune – E&A Rail Trail Video
March 18, 2012
by myfrienddenise
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