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The Top 6 Reasons to Visit the Great Smoky Mountains

Sunday, February 28, 2016

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The Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited park in the country. More than 10 million people visit the park each year to take-in the spectacular scenery. Although it may seem crowded during certain seasons, it’s very easy to escape the crowds by heading off on one of the more than 800 miles of trails. Here’s a quick rundown on why the Smokies are a hiker’s paradise. Fall Colors The Great Smoky...
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The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Rocky Mountain National Park

Sunday, February 21, 2016

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Encompassing more than 265,000 acres, and with more than sixty peaks topping out above 12,000 feet, Rocky Mountain National Park is home to some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth. From wooded forests to alpine tundra, these majestic mountains provide habitat to more than 60 species of mammals, while more than 280 species of birds visit or reside within the park. With more than 350 miles of...
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National Parks Set Overall Visitation Record - Annual Top 10 Lists

Thursday, February 18, 2016

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President Theodore Roosevelt was reelected in 1904, the same year rangers started counting national park visitors. There were more than 120,000 visits to America’s 11 national parks in the first year of counting. This week, the National Park Service (NPS) certified 2015 national park visitation at more than 307 million. It also released its popular Top 10 list of the most visited national park sites. “The...
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The Top 6 Reasons to Visit Glacier National Park

Saturday, February 13, 2016

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I know this may sound a little over-the-top, but every person living in this country should visit Glacier National Park at least once in their lifetime. It will forever change them. John Muir once said of Glacier; "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....
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Jennifer Pharr Davis: Why I Love the Appalachian Trail

Thursday, February 4, 2016

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In this short video, Jennifer Pharr Davis discusses why she loves the Appalachian Trail. In case you're not aware, Jennifer still holds the women's world record for the fastest hike on the A.T. (which was also the overall record for four years) - hiking the trail in 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes. Roughly 71 miles of the Appalachian Trail travels across the crest of the Smokies. On The Appalachian...
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