The stairs in front of Belk Library are a popular skate spot, recognizable by its generously waxed and worn down ledges and usual population of a few skaters, Oct. 23, 2022.
As November and the beginning of a long Appalachian winter creeps closer, students were out this week soaking in the sunshine and staying active in what could be the last weekend to touch 70 degrees Fahrenheit this calendar year. On the Greenway, it was almost impossible to walk without seeing a frisbee in the air, a runner whizzing by you or a soccer game ahead of you. What will next week look like?
A biker enjoys the relaxed terrain of the Greenway Trail, one of the few flatter areas to bike around Boone, making it a popular spot for bikers, skaters, roller bladers, runners and more, Oct. 23, 2022. (Evan Bates)Boone residents enjoy the last few rays of sunshine playing soccer at the Greenway Trail before the anticipated long, cold winter, Oct. 23, 2022. (Evan Bates)Others choose a more relaxed approach to the Greenway Trail, taking a chance to soak in the sun with a good book, Oct. 23, 2022. (Evan Bates)
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