Throughout the month of April, the Burke County Chamber of Commerce brought the community together through the 2026 B.I.G. (Burke…

Today’s ribbon cutting at Catawba Meadows Park marked the completion of something years in the making—more than five miles of…

A Simple Gathering, A Bigger Signal: Burke County Welcomes the Train Back On a clear Saturday morning in Valdese, something…

From a 1917 General Store to a Trail Partner: Lindy’s Invests in Connelly Springs’ Future For more than a century,…

Upcoming Events Vests, gloves, grabbers, bags provided. Caring for Place. One Bag at a Time. Trail Town Trash is Burke…

This week, Burke River Trail Association helped connect local leadership with federal resources in a meaningful way. Ted Budd’s office,…

Leaders from across Burke County’s trail, tourism, and outdoor recreation community gathered on April 2 for the fourth Burke County…

Glen Alpine Veterans Memorial – Help Make It Accessible The Glen Alpine Veterans Memorial stands as a powerful tribute to…

This week, Burke River Trail kiosks and entrance signs were installed in four Trail Towns (one to go). Seeing them…

When asked, Rutherford College, Drexel and Hildebran each responded to BRTA that they would like a Storybook Trail in their…

The Burke River Trail Association (BRTA) is excited to announce that BRTA Board Member Melinda Wallrichs has secured a Thrivent…

The People Carrying the Story Forward In 1780, patriot militia known as the “Overmountain Men” marched across the mountains and…

Why BRTA Supports House Bill 369 The Burke River Trail Association recently joined a discussion with Ryan Carter of the…

The Town of Valdese has voted to accept a 5.69-acre land donation from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina — a…

A Natural Partner to the Burke River Trail The Upper Catawba River Paddle Trail flows through the heart of Burke…

NC Commerce Visits Glen Alpine: Planning for Downtown Opportunity The Burke River Trail Association believes trails are more than recreational…

We are pleased to present our 2025 Annual Report. If you are a BRTA member, the printed report will be…

The Burke River Trail Association (BRTA) is proud to renew our Gold Membership in the Great Trails State Coalition—a statewide…