Below are a variety of resources both local and national with a wealth of information about walking, biking, area parks and safe routes to school.
Local Resources
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition – information, maps and more on area trails
Thermal Belt Rail Trail – the official website of the trail
Forest City Parks & Recreation – details about their parks, facilities and programs
Spindale Parks & Recreation – details about their parks, facilities and programs
Rutherfordton Trails – details about trails and other adventures
State and National Resources
Safe Routes Partnership (national non-profit group)
National Center for Safe Routes to School (UNC-Chapel Hill & federal partnership)