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Friends of the MST to gather virtually

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03 February 2021

Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail will hold its annual Gathering of Friends virtually this year, planning an event for Friday and Saturday, March 26-27.

Affectionately called the unGathering of Friends, the event will feature a Friday evening “members-only” celebration and happy hour for current members of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Saturday morning and afternoon will be open for all to learn about North Carolina’s 1,175-mile flagship trail. 

While the event will be virtual, the agenda will be open and participatory. 

Learn more at mountainstoseatrail.org/event/virtual-annual-meeting. Membership starts at $35.

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