Craig Jones
TOURISM
PROMOTE TROY AS THE CENTER OF THE UWHARRIES
There were over one million visitors to the Uwharrie National Forest last year. Many, many more visit our lakes, Town Creek State Historic Site, Morrow Mountain State Park, and StarWorks. Let’s get those people here to Troy to eat and shop. Geographically we are right smack in the middle of the Uwharries. I propose we invest money in signage and a marketing plan to promote our town as a place to visit while in the Uwharries. Hopefully we can merge this plan with the county's upcoming efforts to market our area.
In addition I pledge my support to our coming Discover Uwharrie Welcome Center located in the middle of our town.
DEVELOP THE LITTLE RIVER
WATER TRAIL
Many of the million annual visitors to the Uwharries kayak the Uwharrie River. Just go to YouTube and type in “Uwharrie River kayaking” and see the many videos paddlers have contributed. I propose we develop and promote our own Little River as a fun alternative to the Uwharrie River. The town currently owns land adjacent to the river in several areas where launches could be created. By working with land owners additional launches could be created down river. I would insist on nice quality launch facilities with parking and easy road access.
ACTIVELY SEEK AN OUTFITTER COMPANY
A common complaint from the Forest Service is that we have no outifitters here for them to direct interested parties to. I will pursue an outfitter to locate here to service hunters, fishermen, campers, birdwatchers, etc.
