Three Burke County communities have successfully reached their fundraising goals and installed new Storybook Trails, expanding a countywide network that…

Rutherford College Storybook Trail Opens Along Greenway Families visiting Rutherford College now have a new opportunity to combine reading, walking,…

Drexel Storybook Trail Opens at Ro Huffman Center Families in Drexel now have a new way to enjoy reading, walking,…

Kids on bikes. Kids on trails. Kids outdoors. That’s a future Burke River Trail Association loves to support. BRTA recently…

When Aubrey Sanders, a junior at East Burke High School, saw an opportunity to work with Beth Heile and the…

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…