Paddle the Tar

Organization:

Tar River Land Conservancy

Amount:

$34,979.96

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Franklin

Year:

2006

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist with a regional effort to develop and market a paddle trail system along the Tar River in Granville, Vance, Franklin, Nash and Edgecombe counties. When complete, the trail will create a regional network encompassing public parks, scenic byways, Homegrown Handmade routes, hiking trails, bike paths and walkable historic districts, distinguishing the Tar River region as a unique tourism destination.

Contact:

Mrs. Cynthia W. SatterfieldP.O. Box 1161Louisburg, North Carolina 27549(919) 496-5902

Areas Served:

Edgecombe/Franklin/Granville/Nash/Vance

Any project more than a couple of years old may not reflect current Board priorities.
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