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Trail of the Month: Carter Falls - Powerhouse Loop Trail
Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate (can be strenuous for some in reaching the falls) A favorite among hikers in and outside of the Elkin, this trail features one of the area’s most picturesque waterfalls, an opportunity to view a variety of wildlife and is predominantly shaded. The trail combo follows this cascading section of Big Elkin Creek before its confluence with Grassy Creek. Total, the trails create a loop that is about 1 mile. There’s an option to tack on a moderate/strenuous spur trail that may involve the use of a rope cable for some to navigate the steep slope down to the creek. With care, there is a tremendous reward at the bottom: a sandy, partly-shaded bank at the base of Carter Falls.
Siamese Twins Museum: Ready for the spotlight
A crowd of guests assembled in downtown Mount Airy on Monday morning for the grand opening of the Siamese Twins Museum dedicated to two of Mount Airy’s most famous residents Eng and Chang Bunker. Surry Arts Council Executive Director Tanya Jones, a Bunker descendant herself, welcomed local elected and civic leaders, including North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell, to take a tour with her of the new museum featuring a bronze of the twins, authentic items owned by the family, and several interactive touchscreen stations so...
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