Charlotte native Kim Olige launched the nonprofit Youth Style Fitness to offer the city’s youth more opportunities to stay fit while gaining important life skills like nutrition, mental wellness, conflict resolution and goal setting. Olige, who loves running on city trails, believes fitness can be a tool to help kids learn, grow and release trauma.

Ten to Try: Trails
From the mountains to the sea, North Carolina is a nature lover’s paradise. Hundreds of trails across the state offer access to some of the most beautiful nature destinations in the world. Whether you’re a hiker, biker, jogger or paddler, North Carolina has a trail for you. Come along as we check out 10 of the most unique trail experiences in the state with 10 lovers of the great outdoors.

The series was produced in partnership with the Great Trails State Coalition for the NC Year of the Trail and with generous support from the SECU Foundation.

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