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Discovering North Carolina’s Sonker Trail

Ever heard of Sonker?  I hadn’t until I visited the Yadkin Valley in Surry County, North Carolina.  I went there to explore Mount Airy,  Andy Griffith’s hometown and the model used for his television series The Andy Griffith Show. Throughout his life and Hollywood career Andy Griffith, and his role as Sherrif Taylor, portrayed a down home friendly feel.

Statue of Andy Griffith in Mayberry, aka Mt. Airy, NC.
Statue of Andy Griffith in Mayberry, aka Mt. Airy, NC.
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