SMITHFIELD – Apple Trails is returning for a second year, with organizers inviting the public to hunt for 100 crystal apples along walking trails in Smithfield through October and November.
SMITHFIELD – Take a closer look behind a tree or under leaves along Smithfield’s trails and in its apple orchards for a chance to take home one of the crystal
Were there days throughout the past year when you felt like your dog was your saving grace? Maybe he was the reason you headed outside for a daily walk. Maybe she kept you laughing with her ridiculous antics. Or maybe your caring canine just sat with you in times of stress or uncertainty, a calm presence during an unprecedented period of time.
While the people working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic have been out there keeping us safe, our pets have been holding down the fort at home, always there to offer unconditional love.
Dr. Ann Frank of Greenville, a clinical psychologist, said, “There’s nothing fake about the benefits of having a pet by your side, especially if you’re emotionally bonded. Whether dog, cat, or bunny – our furry companions have given us lifesaving antidote for the psychological and physical stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic.