Celebrating North Carolina's Great Trail State Day with Palmer McIntyre, Author of Trails & Treats
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Palmer McIntyre discussing North Carolina's identity as the Great Trail State and the significance of Great Trail State Day.
Send us Fan Mail I sit down with advocate and author Palmer McIntyre to explore how North Carolina grew into the Great Trail State—and why that identity now shapes health, local business, and everyday life. Palmer shares the story behind Great Trail State Day, the annual October celebration that invites everyone to step onto a nearby path and bring a friend along. We trace the momentum that began during the pandemic, grew through Year of the Trail, and led to more than $61 million in s...
People in this episode
Host: Mike Andress
Guest: Palmer McIntyre
Topics covered
- North Carolina
- Great Trail State
- health
- local business
- outdoor activities
- community engagement
Keywords
- North Carolina
- Great Trail State
- Palmer McIntyre
- Trails & Treats
- health
- local business
- community
- outdoor activities
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Trails & Treats
Places: North Carolina
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