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A blog about (1) scenic trips and hikes in Randolph, Montgomery and Stanly counties and (2) historical information on the area and (3) land conservation efforts in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. Scroll to the bottom of this page to view my Web Links and Blog Archive. Also click on any photo below to enlarge.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Here is what we are attempting to Preserve Along the Yadkin River. If Alcoa gets a new license to operate the Yadkin Project or if a new public trust obtains the license -- Alcoa's 16,000 acres must be preserved.



The famed Hardaway Site where the first Carolinians (Paleo-Indians), gathered, more than 12,000 years ago, on an Uwharrie ridge overlooking the Yadkin River Valley.

       

The scenic Falls Reservoir property of over 1,000 acres that runs along the entire western side of the reservoir.  The eastern side is already protected by the Uwharrie National Forest.  Both the Hardaway Site and the Falls Reservoir property must become part of Morrow Mountain State Park.


Some of Alcoa's very scenic land along Badin Lake.  It is characteristic of where Uwharrie region outcrops come right to the edge of the Yadkin River.


View of Tuckertown's scenic and typical shoreline from the boat landing off of River Rd.



For more information on land preservation see my article in the Stanly News & Press.