Three Rivers Land Trust

10/16/2026

Rainy fall nights have a way of bringing the woods to life.

Marbled salamanders are on the move, traveling from the woods to vernal pools to find a mate and lay their eggs. These mole salamanders spend much of their time underground, but warm, rainy nights in the fall offer a chance to spot them making their seasonal migration.

So, here's your sign to get outside, even when it's raining. You never know what you might find when you take a closer look at the natural world. After all, we're not the only ones out here!

10/15/2026

What makes you feel connected to the land?

Maybe it’s a favorite trail, memories made outdoors with family, a love for wildlife, or a place that just feels like home.

We all have our reasons for caring about the land around us. Why are you connected to the land and committed to conservation? Here are our answers- we'd love to hear yours in the comments!

10/14/2026

HUNT PRIVATELY. SUPPORT LOCAL CONSERVATION.

The 2026 Sportsman Access Program Winter Draw is approaching, and now is the time to become a member of Three Rivers Land Trust's Sportsman Access Program!

Need a place to hunt? The SAP gives hunters the opportunity to access over 4,000 acres of privately managed, low-pressure hunting land across Davie, Rowan, Montgomery, and Moore counties.

Through our lottery-based permit system, members have the chance to secure exclusive access to large hunting blocks for an entire week at a time.

Memberships start at just $100 and include FOUR lottery entries!

Best of all, every dollar generated through SAP supports Three Rivers Land Trust's local conservation efforts, helping protect wildlife habitat and conserve the lands we all love.

Don't miss your opportunity to participate in the 2026 Winter Draw! Join today and put your name in the hat for a chance to experience some incredible hunting opportunities!

Learn more and become a member: https://trlt.org/sportsman-access-program/

10/13/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Uwharrie Trail Thru Hike!

Want to relive the miles, the views, and the moments along the trail? Photos from all three days are now available at the link below!

View all photos: https://trlt.org/2026-thru-hike/

To the 100+ hikers who joined us this year, thank you for showing up, putting in the miles, and rolling with the unexpected when weather cut our hike short. We’re grateful you were part of this year’s adventure and hope to see you back on the trail next year!

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Uwharrie Bank, and all of our sponsors who helped make this event possible. We couldn’t do it without your support, Gränges Americas Inc., Randolph Electric Membership Corporation, REI, Vann York Subaru, Discover Uwharrie, Rolands Outdoor Cooking, Garner and Williamson, Vendor Supply Inc., RH Barringer Distributing, Larry McGuire Realty, Nannie Mae’s Cafe & Bakery, Sir Pizza of Troy, Uwharrie TrailBlazers (foot trail club), Eldorado Outpost, and Uwharrie Brewing.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this year. We look forward to seeing both returning hikers and new faces at the 2027 TRLT Uwharrie Trail Thru-Hike!

10/12/2026

The 2027 Uwharrie Archery Challenge is filling up fast! Saturday time slots are going quickly, and we’re already a quarter of the way full.

Join us March 13–14 for two courses, 50 targets, and miles through the Uwharrie Mountains, all supporting local conservation.

Powered by Bowtech INC., with returning sponsors Grafton Archery & Outdoors and Y***k Archery, plus Barefoot Archery sponsoring the Long Shot Competition.

Don’t wait to claim your spot! Visit trlt.org/uwharrie-archery-challenge to learn more and register today.

10/11/2026

Day three in the books!

Hikers took on a rainy trek from Jumping Off Rock toward Walker’s Creek, with the Uwharrie TrailBlazers (foot trail club) at the first aid station and fresh-baked cookies from Nannie Mae’s Cafe & Bakery at the second.

Due to weather conditions, we made the tough call to end the hike early, but not before wrapping up with dinner from Roland’s Backyard Cooking, a raffle featuring items from our generous sponsors, and a special award presentation for our very own Emily Callicutt!

While we’re sad to cut the journey short, we’re grateful for an incredible group of hikers, volunteers, and sponsors who made this weekend possible!

10/09/2026

Day two in the books!

Day 2 of the Uwharrie Trail Thru Hike brought 12 rugged miles and two major climbs, making it the toughest day of the four-day, 40-mile journey. Our thru-hikers took on the challenge and crushed it!

After a long day on the trail, hikers arrived at camp to the smell of chicken tacos prepared by Greg McDaniel and Patti York, and cold beers from Uwharrie Brewing!

A huge thank you to Eldorado Outpost and Walk On Archery for keeping hikers fueled and spirits high at the aid stations along the way!

Two days down, two more to go!

10/08/2026

WE’RE SO BACK!

Day 1 of the Uwharrie Trail Thru Hike kicked off today with more than 100 hikers hitting the trail from the 24/27 Trailhead for the first 10 miles of their 40-mile journey through the Uwharrie Mountains.

After a full day on the trail, hikers arrived at camp to enjoy hot pizza from Sir Pizza of Troy. The evening also included a presentation from TRLT Executive Director Travis Morehead and our sponsor, Discover Uwharrie.

Three more days on the trail await! Stay tuned for more thru-hike updates through Sunday.

The Uwharrie Trail thru-hike would not be possible without our presenting sponsor, Uwharrie Bank, and our sponsors Gränges Americas Inc., Randolph Electric Membership Corporation, REI, Vann York Subaru, Discover Uwharrie, Rolands Outdoor Cooking, Garner and Williamson, Vendor Supply Inc., RH Barringer Distributing, Larry McGuire Realty, Nannie Mae’s Cafe & Bakery, Sir Pizza of Troy, Uwharrie TrailBlazers (foot trail club), Eldorado Outpost, Uwharrie Brewing, and New Sarum Brewing Company.

10/07/2026

All packed and ready to go for the 2027 Uwharrie Thru Hike!

We can’t wait to see our thru hikers bright and early tomorrow morning as they take on 40 miles through the Uwharrie Mountains.

Stay connected all weekend as we follow their journey from start to finish!

The Uwharrie Trail Thru hike would not be possible without our presenting sponsor Uwharrie Bank and our sponsors Gränges Americas Inc., Randolph Electric Membership Corporation, REI, Vann York Subaru, Discover Uwharrie, Rolands Outdoor Cooking, Garner and Williamson, Vendor Supply Inc., RH Barringer Distributing, Larry McGuire Realty, Nannie Mae’s Cafe & Bakery, Sir Pizza of Troy, Uwharrie TrailBlazers (foot trail club), Eldorado Outpost, Uwharrie Brewing, and New Sarum Brewing Company.

10/06/2026

Tune in to the latest episode of Campfire Conversations 🎙️

We’re talking national birds, loggerhead shrikes, wood ducks, turkey hunting, prescribed fire and plenty of rabbit trails along the way.

Plus, find out which bird the TRLT staff thinks should be America’s national bird. We’ve got some interesting answers.

Listen to the latest episode using the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/227164/episodes/19921350