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Climber cited for disorderly conduct after abandoning climbing partner

Friday, September 30, 2011

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Grand Teton National Park rangers finalized an investigation stemming from a search and rescue response in August that was initiated by the activation of a SPOT rescue locator. Dave Shade, 33, from Missoula, Montana was issued a citation because his actions that day created a hazardous situation during a late-hour rescue operation to retrieve his stranded climbing partner, Jesse Selwyn of Florence,...
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Two Men Plead Guilty To Ginseng Poaching on BRP

Friday, September 30, 2011

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Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers conducting surveillance on August 27th near an area known for ginseng poaching saw a man dressed in camouflage in the woods. The man, identified as Brian Witherel of Fletcher, North Carolina, admitted to digging ginseng and was found to have 21 roots in his possession.A second surveillance operation at another site known for ginseng poaching, this one on September 17th,...
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Deep Creek Waterfalls and Wildflowers

Friday, September 30, 2011

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The Great Smoky Mountains Association presents: "Deep Creek Waterfalls and Wildflowers." In this video, the GSMA visits three waterfalls in the Deep Creek area: Juney Whank, Indian Creek, and Toms Branch Falls:© GSMA 2011. All rights reserved.JeffHikingintheSmokys....
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Andrews Bald Hike with the GSMA

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Fantastic views and gorgeous fall colors await those hiking to Andrews Bald!Join the Great Smoky Mountains Association and naturalist Liz Domingue on Saturday, October 8th for a 3.6 mile round-trip hike to Andrews Bald, one of the park's most picturesque destinations. This trail was one of the first to be improved in the park under the Trails Forever program.Plan on packing a light lunch to enjoy...
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Appalachian Bear Rescue Presentation

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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The latest edition of the Cub Report from the Great Smoky Mountains Association is announcing that Appalachian Bear Rescue will be at Gatlinburg Welcome Center on Saturday, October 15. They will present educational information about black bears in the Smokies, and answer your questions from 10 to 3 p.m.The Gatlinburg Welcome Center is located at 520 Parkway in Gatlinburg.JeffHikingintheSmokys....
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Glacier’s Historic Winter

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

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The winter of 2010/2011 was an historic one for Glacier National Park. A park press release at the end of April reported that USGS snow surveys measured 106 inches of snow on the ground at the 5,900 foot level near Siyeh Bend on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. A whopping 166 inches were recorded at the 7,000 foot level!All that snow resulted in the latest opening date ever for the Going-to-the-Sun Road....
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Timberland Hiking Boots Giveaway

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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What’s your favorite fall hike and why?All you have to do is answer that question and you could win a new pair of Timberland hiking boots.Hikingboots.com will give away a pair of Men's Timberland Mountain Athletics Cadion 2.0, or the Women’s White Ledge Waterproof Hiker, to the person who can provide the best answer to the above question in the comments section of their blog posting from yesterday.The...
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Blue Ridge Parkway

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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Every weekend this October, the Blue Ridge Parkway invites the public to join the celebration at Mabry Mill where free special programs will highlight the area.Fall Gathering Days will happen on October 8, 15, and 22 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Wood smoke and the smell of apple butter boiling signal fall. Come help with chores associated with the fall season, like making apple butter and making and drying...
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Astronomy Program at Big South Fork this Weekend

Monday, September 26, 2011

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Paul Lewis from the University of Tennessee and the Big South Fork astronomy volunteers will be at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on Saturday, October 1, 2011, for two special programs.A telescope with a sun filter will be positioned in front of the Bandy Creek Visitor Center from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to allow for solar viewing. Using special telescope filters allows...
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The Appalachian Trail is Coming to Theaters this Fall

Monday, September 26, 2011

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This fall, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be touring the east coast to showcase the National Geographic film – America’s Wild Spaces: the Appalachian Trail. This limited engagement is part of the ATC’s 2011 membership drive and is expected to draw in over 1,400 viewers.The film highlights the beauty and splendor of the Appalachian Trail. National Geographic takes viewers off their seats...
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Majestic Many Glacier

Sunday, September 25, 2011

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I think most people would likely agree that Many Glacier is the most snenic area in Glacier National Park. Several of the most memorable hikes in the park begin from this valley.Many people experience the grandeur of Many Glacier for the first time from the parking lot above the historic Many Glacier Hotel:From there you can take an easy stroll around Swiftcurrent Lake. It's quite common to see bears...
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CLIF Bar's Day of Action

Sunday, September 25, 2011

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Some of you may recall CLIF Bar's Meet the Moment campaign from this past spring. The Meet the Moment campaign encouraged people to post photos from their adventures, while helping to inspire others to get outside. In conjunction, CLIF Bar donated $5 to one of five non-profit projects - each one focused on protecting the "Places we Play".We’re now excited to support them in helping to announce CLIF...
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New Segment Added to Overmountain Victory Trail

Saturday, September 24, 2011

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The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVNHT) and the Blue Ridge Parkway are pleased to announce the certification of a new segment of the OVNHT and to invite the public to join in a ceremony officially recognizing the designation on Thursday, September 29, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hefner Gap Overlook, Parkway milepost 326.The OVNHT preserves and commemorates the route used by patriot...
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See John Muir "Live" in Waynesville

Saturday, September 24, 2011

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Friends of the Smokies invites you to join them for an evening with John Muir, America’s wilderness adventurer and the man who played a crucial part in advocating the creation of our National Parks. The one-man performance will be played by acclaimed actor/storyteller Lee Stetson, on Saturday, October 15, 7:00 pm at Haywood Community College Beall Auditorium in Waynesville.

Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson will be on hand to greet guests. Attendees will be treated to a dessert reception during intermission.

Tickets for the event are: Advance $23, Door $27, Friends of the Smokies members $20, and Students $15.

Tickets may be purchased at Blue Ridge Books, 152 S Main St, Waynesville; by calling 828-452-0720; or on online.


Jeff
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USDA Forest Service launches expanded Fall Colors 2011 website

Friday, September 23, 2011

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Just in time, Fall Colors 2011 is underway with the U.S. Forest Service leading the charge to urge people to get outdoors, spend time in rural communities, and enjoy one of nature’s most spectacular seasons.For many rural communities, leaf peeping is a major source of revenue. Hotels, restaurants and local shops rely on the influx of dollars generated by the fall visitors.From coast to coast, state...
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Backpacking in the Linville Gorge

Friday, September 23, 2011

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Good video by Garrett Jones showing highlights from his 3-day, 25-mile backpacking trip in the Linville Gorge Wilderness:Linville Gorge, NC 2010 from Garrett Jones on Vimeo.JeffHikingintheSmokys....
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Glacier's High Country

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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To see the best of what Glacier National Park has to offer you have to go deep into the high country. Fortunately, with more than 740 miles of trails meandering throughout the park, it's pretty easy to find a trail that offers mind blowing scenery.Although not quite as popular as some of the other areas of the park, the Two Medicine area still provides some incredibly beautiful scenery. One of the...
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Stargazing Program at Cades Cove

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer a 2.5-hour stargazing program in Cades Cove on September 24 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society. Experienced astronomers and numerous telescopes will be on hand to provide a discovery of the autumn sky's position of stars, galaxies, and constellations, including the Milky Way. In case of rain or cloud cover...
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Newly Released Books for Hikers

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Below are four new hiking related books that you might be interested in. All have recently been published, or are due to be released shortly. Three of the titles are guides for trails within the Smoky Mountains region, while the fourth explains the ins and outs of hiking with children.Tales From The TrailsLocal hiker and author Barbara Davis relays her adventures in her brand new book, Tales From...
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Lost! National Park Program to Help Children Learn Survival Techniques

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Daniel Boone would never admit to being lost - but did admit that he was "bewildered" once for several days when visiting an unfamiliar area. Unlike Boone, the average person of today would know nothing of the lifesaving tips they might need to survive being lost in the woods. On September 24th, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park will host "Junior Rangers" as they learn secrets that Boone knew...
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Fee Free Day this Saturday at Big South Fork

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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In honor of National Public Lands Day, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will offer free backcountry camping and free camping at Alum Ford Campground on Saturday, September 24.National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands American's enjoy. The National Park Service has been participating in National Public Lands...
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Bear warnings posted on several trails in Smokies

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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In keeping with today's theme, I thought I'd bring to the attention of hikers that there are several trails that now have bear warnings posted on them in the Smokies. These warnings have been posted due to bear activity in the area, which likely is a result of a lower than usual soft mast crop. Great Smoky Mountain biologists have stated that the park's cherry, blueberry and blackberry crop was poor...
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Second on the Food Chain

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Hikers venturing into Montana’s backcountry, especially in Glacier National Park, will find themselves second on the food chain. At the very top of that chain are 800-pound grizzly bears.Spend any time in Glacier and you’re almost guaranteed to see a grizz, especially if you visit the Many Glacier area. We’ve seen several grizzlies and black bears on all three of our visits to Glacier. On our most...
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Friends of the Smokies Guided Hikes

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Join Friends of the Smokies, and local author Danny Bernstein, for a couple of guided fall hikes over the next several weeks:October 4, 2011: Little Cataloochee Trail HikeExplore the Cataloochee Valley on this moderately difficult 6.5 mile hike, which will feature some of the trail improvements made by the Trails Forever crew. Time permitting, hikers will also visit the elk herd in Cataloochee Valley....
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Shenandoah to Celebrate Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion 2011

Monday, September 19, 2011

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Shenandoah National Park will be hosting the 78th Annual Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Alumni Reunion on September 24, 2011. The public is invited to meet with Alumni and hear first hand about their experiences. Alumni reunion events will take place at the Big Meadows Lodge Massanutten Room beginning at 9:00 a.m.The Civilian Conservation Corps was established in 1933 as a work relief program,...
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Smoky Mountain Agencies Ramp Up DWI Efforts

Monday, September 19, 2011

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In a press conference held on Wednesday, August 31st, local, state, and federal law enforcement officials in the Smoky Mountain Region gathered to announce the recently created Foothills Law Enforcement Coalition at a local college campus.Great Smoky Mountains National Park took the lead in forming this 13-agency partnership, consisting of all the sheriff and police departments in the three Tennessee...
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Help Support This Blog

Sunday, September 18, 2011

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For anyone considering a trip to see the beautiful fall colors of the Great Smoky Mountains, it's not too late make plans and have your reservations in place. October in the Smokies is the second most popular month in terms of park visitation. And with the awesome beauty the autumn season provides, it's really no wonder.If you do plan to visit the Smokies this fall - or even during the upcoming Holiday...
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From the Trailhead

Saturday, September 17, 2011

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"Give a month at least to this precious reserve. The time will not be taken from the sum of your life. Instead of shortening, it will indefinitely lengthen it and make you truly immortal. Nevermore will time seem short or long, and cares will never again fall heavily on you, but gently and kindly as gifts from heaven."- John Muir on his visit to Glacier in the early 1890sSome of the best scenes in...
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Rangers Find Injured North Carolina Man Crawling Across Desert

Friday, September 16, 2011

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NPS Digest is also reporting that a 64-year-old man from North Carolina was found crawling across the desert in Canyonlands National Park last week.On Friday, September 9th, rangers in the Island in the Sky District began looking into circumstances surrounding a campsite at the Willow Flat campground, which appeared to be abandoned and unoccupied. The investigation led to a search for Amos Richards,...
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Fall Scenes from the Smokies

Friday, September 16, 2011

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Pretty cool video of some beautiful fall scenes in the Great Smoky Mountains. The video was taken in 2009:Smoky Mountains 2009 from James Swartz on Vimeo.JeffHikingintheSmokys....
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Disoriented Hiker Found after Multi-Day Search in Shenandoah

Friday, September 16, 2011

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NPS Digest has a report about a 53-year-old man that was recently found after a multi-day search in Shenandoah National Park.Last week, a DC area hiking club reported that a member of their group had become separated from the party on the Lower Hawksbill Trail. The missing man had just joined the hiking club for the first time that morning, so the person who called had limited helpful information....
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Harleys, Helis and Harney Peak

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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This really wasn’t what I was expecting. For whatever reason I thought we were going to be hiking on a hot dusty trail through an arid, dessert-like environment. Maybe it came from my experience hiking at nearby Badlands National Park several years back. Instead, the trail to Harney Peak passed through a pleasant forest of spruce, ponderosa pine, a few aspens, a couple of meadows, and a surprisingly...
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