Boone celebrates opening of Rivers Park trails, future anchor of Northern Peaks State Trail
Local and state leaders were in attendance during the April 17 event, including Boone Mayor Dalton George, Downtown Boone Development Association President Kendra Sink, Rep Ray Pickett (R — Watauga), Deputy Secretary for Natural Resources Jeff Michael, and NPST Coordinator Jordan Sellers. Each spoke about the future of Downtown Boone as the more than 40-mile trail system continues its progress connecting Boone to West Jefferson in Ashe County. The event also doubled as the town’s annual Earth Th...
