Public submissions are being accepted for a statewide outdoor photography contest. The Friends of the Mountain to Sea Trail are offering cash prizes, gift cards for outdoor gear and the chance to have participants’ photographs published. Photos must be related to the trail and will be judged in three categories: The View from the Trail; People on the Trail; and Youth Photographer (17 or under).

The deadline for submitting photos in this second annual contest is midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 31. To enter the contest, read the rules and submit photographs visit www.ncmst.org/get-involved/photo-contest.