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Rebuilding Outdoor Access: Rutherford County Trails Collaborative Takes Action Post-Hurricane Helene

Coming to Ellenboro: Colfax Cotton Gin Park

The Future of Recreation: Construction Updates from Rutherford Bound

Raise the Rock: Chimney Rock’s Road to Recovery

The Factory! Makes Final Push to Completion

Spindale Breaks Ground on North Slope Skate and Ride

Thermal Belt Rail Trail Unveils New Artwork Installation

Chimney Rock Village Breaks Ground on Streetscape Phase Two

Coming to Rutherfordton: Disc Golf at the Norris Recreation Complex

Rutherford County is Home to One of NC's Newest State Trails

What is Rutherford Bound?

Trail Partners: Working Together to lay the Groundwork!

2023 is the Year of the Trail in Rutherford County!

Rutherford Bound has been busy!

Project Update: Spindale Flow Park

Buffalo Creek Park Provides New Bouldering Access

Lake Lure Cuts the Ribbon on New Town Center Walkway!

New Parking and Access Area Added at Buffalo Creek Trailhead

Lake Lure Celebrates Morse Park Overlook!

Ellenboro Acquires Colfax Cotton Gin Site

WLOS Road Trippin' TV Show Visits Rutherford Co.

Artwork Installed Along the TBRT!

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Meta is Rutherford Bound!

Rutherford Bound Enters Phase Two!

I Am Rutherford Bound: Monty Vega & Small Town Coffee Roasters

Love Where You Live: Spindale, NC

WNC Mountain Bike Community Shreds on Rutherford County Trails

Experiencing Rutherford County's Greenways

Thermal Belt Rail Trail Features Local Student Art!

The Rutherford County Trails Collaborative is Born!!

Plans Are Underway to Bring a New Skatepark & Pump Track to Spindale!

Three Exciting Projects Underway in Lake Lure & Chimney Rock

New Chimney Rock Village Boulders Trail Creates Access to “Yosemite of the East”

Chimney Rock Village Square Complete!

Spindale Unveils Completed Streetscape

Lake Lure Boardwalk and Marina Completed!

Phase 2 Begins at The Factory!

The Factory at KidSenses Completes Phase 1 Construction!

Kiwanis Park Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Facebook Invests $300,000 in KidSenses Museum

Chimney Rock Village Streetscape Phase 1 Begins

Breaking Ground in Historic Downtown Spindale, NC

The Broad River Paddle Trail is Expanding.

Chimney Rock Park Supports Rutherford Bound

Lake Lure Boardwalk Construction

Spindale, NC Applies for HGTV

Campaign Launch: I Am Rutherford Bound

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