{"id":3748,"date":"2026-02-25T21:37:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/?page_id=3748"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:22:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:22:59","slug":"rockingham-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/itineraries\/rockingham-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockingham County"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3748\" class=\"elementor elementor-3748\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2459b408 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2459b408\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b9628d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49b9628d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79a3c2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"79a3c2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-742b868d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"742b868d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">48 hours of Adventure in Rockingham County<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1af2b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1af2b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88f2f56 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88f2f56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eea243 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3eea243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc15a9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc15a9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitroconc.com\/\">Rockingham County<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>is known as the Piedmont\u2019s most water-rich county, boasting four rivers and three lakes, all of which offer unparalleled access to serene aquatic adventure. The Dan River has been the heart of the community for centuries, first as a historical trade route in the 1800s and now as a hub of outdoor adventure. And the Dan is just the beginning. There are 4,500 acres of lakes and 88 miles of river to explore within the county, as well as two state parks, miles of greenway and walking trails and nature preserves, all of which offer plenty of adventure for visitors looking to explore. But it\u2019s the balance of outdoor access and stewardship that makes this community truly special, as there\u2019s a strong local commitment to preserve the open spaces that punctuate the area.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4b595f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a4b595f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Headshot-Keith-Elliott.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3768\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Headshot-Keith-Elliott.png 250w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Headshot-Keith-Elliott-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ec750e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ec750e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keith Elliott<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35746cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35746cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0462bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0462bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">meet the local<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f86856 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f86856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Keith Elliott was born and raised in Rockingham County and spent his youth roaming the area\u2019s woods, even joining the Boy Scouts so he could spend as much time outside as possible. Now, he\u2019s the Recreation Assistant with the Dan River Basin Association, a non-profit that supports the Dan River through education, recreation and stewardship. He says his home is special because the outdoors is integrated into daily life.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cRockingham County is fortunate to still have large stretches of undeveloped land, four rivers, two state parks and a network of lakes and greenways,\u201d Elliott says. \u201cAnd the outdoors is woven into the daily life here. Rockingham County\u2019s natural spaces are beloved and well-used, and we all play a role in keeping them thriving.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52cabee0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52cabee0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"article\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317f4cf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"317f4cf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c69bc0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48c69bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keith Elliott: My responsible ramble through rockingham county\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3561890 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3561890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">day one<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f3d8c55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f3d8c55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf1d37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"abf1d37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff3beb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff3beb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Morning Adventure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9dcb37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9dcb37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I\u2019m biased, but I think adventure in Rockingham County starts on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danriver.org\">Dan River<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. More than 90 miles of this waterway have been established as a North Carolina State Trail, so there\u2019s plenty of adventure to be had, from half day trips to multi-day excursions. And there are access points throughout the county, so you can pick your stretch of class I and class II fun. There\u2019s a really quiet, natural section that runs for 4.25 miles between the NC 704 bridge and Jacobs Creek Batteau that has no roads or buildings visible from the river. It will take you a couple of hours to paddle that stretch. Or, you can even just tube a short stretch of the Dan in Madison with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nctriadoutdoors.com\/places\/madtown-tubing\/\">MadTown Tubing<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Plan Ahead and Prepare by researching the section of river you\u2019re going to paddle, understanding the distance, difficulty level and any potential hazards. Check river conditions, water level and weather to make sure it\u2019s safe to launch. Most importantly, share your trip plan with someone at home, including the section of river you\u2019re paddling and your expected time of return. A little preparation goes a long way in making sure your adventure is safe and enjoyable, and it helps minimize damage to the resource. For instance, if you know ahead of time exactly where you\u2019re supposed to launch and take out your boat, you won\u2019t damage the river bank by creating your own launch or takeout spot. <\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573961f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"573961f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dan-River-Paddle-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-771x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3769\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dan-River-Paddle-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dan-River-Paddle-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dan-River-Paddle-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dan-River-Paddle-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Paddlers explore the Dan River in Rockingham County, NC<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50641e3 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"50641e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92451d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92451d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e65e81 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e65e81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd74bc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd74bc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lunch<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b5333c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b5333c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rockingham County has several small towns, each with their own quaint main street and local restaurant scene. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beachhousegrillenc.com\">Beach House Grille<\/a>, in Mayodan, has a fun selection of burgers that hits just right after a river adventure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c8070 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"50c8070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; 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You can pick your distance at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncparks.gov\/state-parks\/mayo-river-state-park\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mayo River State Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, which has eight miles of trails that traverse Mayo Mountain and follow along the Mayo River and its tributary creeks. Hike the 1.3-mile Mayo River Trail and you\u2019ll pass Fall Creek Falls and follow the Mayo River upstream to the Virginia border. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you\u2019re hiking, take the opportunity to Trash Your Trash, especially if you\u2019re hiking with a dog. Packing their waste out of the park helps preserve local water quality and keeps local wildlife healthy by preventing the spread of harmful bacteria. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4301504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4301504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Knight-Brown-Nature-Preserve-Photo-Credit-Brianna-Haferman-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3770\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Knight-Brown-Nature-Preserve-Photo-Credit-Brianna-Haferman-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Knight-Brown-Nature-Preserve-Photo-Credit-Brianna-Haferman-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Knight-Brown-Nature-Preserve-Photo-Credit-Brianna-Haferman-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Hikers walk over a bridge at Knight Brown Nature Preserve<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e12b6f elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4e12b6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93e702d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"93e702d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7e86e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e7e86e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4802fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4802fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">dinner<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff94b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff94b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rockingham County has a lot to offer foodies looking for dishes with a side of Southern charm. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reynoldsbreweryllc.com\">Reynolds Brewery<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, in Eden, is one of my favorites. They make all of their beer on-site and their wood-fired pizzas are the best around. You can keep it simple with pepperoni and cheese, or get creative and order their O.M.G., which has hamburger, pickles, jalapenos and bacon.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckycitybrewingnc.com\">Lucky City Brewery<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, in Reidsville, is a community-run cooperative with the goal of making exceptional craft beers that bring people together. They really focus on sustainable practices, so it\u2019s a great place to stop for a beer and support local economic efforts rooted in stewardship.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efd1eab elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"efd1eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64f020 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f64f020\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-249b67a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"249b67a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ec747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9ec747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">spend the night<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aad5d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9aad5d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You have plenty of options for places to stay throughout the county, whether you\u2019re looking for a river-side campground or convenient hotel. Check out <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hunterhousemadison.com\">Hunter House Bed and Breakfast<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, in Madison, for a unique stay in a historic home with four guest bedrooms and a wrap-around porch that\u2019s perfect for lounging. They serve a full breakfast every morning, too. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d9fb16 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2d9fb16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b43d2b4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b43d2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">day two<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d317dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d317dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0b5129 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0b5129\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7ba06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c7ba06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">morning adventure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-422b03f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"422b03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exploreedennc.com\/item\/matrimony-creek-nature-trail\/\">Matrimony Creek Greenway<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is one of the most accessible outdoor adventures in the county, featuring a wide, mostly flat surface and an easy grade, so it makes for a casual way to start the day for visitors with many mobility levels. The trail runs for one mile along the banks of Matrimony Creek in Eden. The highlight of the path in my opinion is passing a small waterfall and seeing remnants of an old grist mill. There\u2019s a lot of interesting history in this area, and I think learning about the past and culture of a destination is a key element to being a thoughtful visitor. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33c9879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"33c9879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deshazo-Falls-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3771\" alt=\"A winter scene of Deshazo Falls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deshazo-Falls-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deshazo-Falls-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Deshazo-Falls-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Deshazo Falls <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8765fc4 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8765fc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f911640 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f911640\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06e5e9f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06e5e9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0295ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0295ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">lunch break<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e69743 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e69743\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are some great drive-ins in the area. Head over to Eden and grab a hot dog and fried onion rings at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dicks-drive-in.grubbio.com\/#google_vignette\">Dick\u2019s Drive-In<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, which serves every meal with a side of nostalgia. 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You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent one from the park and explore the lake\u2019s secluded coves at your own pace. Bringing a PFD with an emergency whistle is a great way to practice the Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principle of Planning Ahead and Preparing. It\u2019s a simple step that\u2019s essential for staying safe on the water. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The lake is known for its bass, and hosts regular fishing tournaments, so grab a license and bring a fishing pole if you want to try your luck. You can fish from your boat, various docks or designated spots on the bank. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7da39cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7da39cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ab98e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ab98e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc4a1a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cc4a1a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hickory-Creek-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-771x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3772\" alt=\"Landscape photography of Hickory Creek\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hickory-Creek-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hickory-Creek-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hickory-Creek-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hickory-Creek-Itinerary-Lindsay-Peggweb.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Hickory Creek<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21563cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21563cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bonus Adventure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeaf514 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aeaf514\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If mountain biking is your thing, check out <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nctriadoutdoors.com\/places\/farris-memorial-park\/\">Farris Memorial Park Mountain Bike Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in a 270-acre city park in Mayodan. It\u2019s a three-mile, singletrack loop with some fun switchbacks and rock gardens and the occasional creek crossing. There\u2019s some climbing on short hills, but what goes up, must go down, so it\u2019s worth it. You\u2019ll pedal around a small fishing pond too. If you\u2019re not up for a bike ride, the park also has a mile-long gravel walking loop. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Whether you\u2019re mountain biking or walking or trail running, remember to Stick to Trails by keeping your boots or tires on durable surfaces, like gravel or established singletrack. Staying on the designated path helps preserve trailside plants and focuses your impact on surfaces that can handle the traffic. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c1befed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c1befed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be76310 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4be76310\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You\u2019re invited to join the outdoor nc movement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13d28724 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13d28724\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d6ee7cf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d6ee7cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Join the movement to preserve and protect North Carolina\u2019s beloved outdoor spaces and you\u2019ll be entered to win a ENO double nest hammock and hanging straps! 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