Gaston County Partners with Outdoor NC to Enhance Local Trails and Boost Sustainable Tourism

Gaston County Tourism Development is working with Outdoor NC to test their trail town stewardship program. The goal is to highlight the variety of trail experiences in Gaston County and honor the efforts to promote accessible outdoor activities, responsible tourism, and sustainability. The county is encouraging everyone, including guests, businesses, and residents, to help preserve outdoor spaces for future use.

Outdoor NC is an organization focused on promoting stewardship in North Carolina. It provides resources to educate people on how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and safely. As a partner of Outdoor NC Alliance, Gaston County is calling for everyone's participation in protecting outdoor spaces.

The program equips the Gaston County team with useful stewardship concepts and tools. These tools can help stakeholders initiate stewardship activities and develop communications for visitors. The program also features Trail Towns in a unique visitors guide.

The visitors guide will list various trails, including those for walking, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, experiential or heritage trails, a paddling trail, and an accessible trail. The guide's purpose is to encourage visits to Gaston County's towns and attractions, each providing a unique trail experience.

The initiative aims to boost tourism, benefit the local community, minimize negative impacts on cultural and natural resources, and improve visitor experiences. Gaston County, located in North Carolina, also known as the Great Trail State, plans to leverage the momentum from the 2023 Year of the Trail to become a leading trail county.

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