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1st Day of Summer - Grand Teton National Park

Thursday, March 31, 2016

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I realize that we're still a few weeks away from the 1st day of summer. I'm just reusing the name that Finley Holiday Films used for their outstanding short film highlighting Grand Teton National Park. The video shows what this beautiful park looks like in June as the snow melts, and the wildflowers and wildlife begin to emerge from a long winter. With more than 200 miles of trails meandering...
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North Peak Wildfire Now 100% Contained

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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Favorable weather conditions have allowed firefighters to fully contain the North Peak Fire in McDowell County over the weekend. The final size of the fire is approximately 570 acres. The North Peak Fire was reported Wednesday morning, March 23 on North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission Game Lands. The fire burned on private and Pisgah National Forest Lands on the Grandfather Ranger District....
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6 Great Hikes in Colorado

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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With endless amounts of stunning mountain scenery, the State of Colorado arguably ranks as the top hiking destination in the country. Although I’m quite partial to the hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, there are many other places around the state that are on par with the national park. Here are six hikes that I think you’ll find to be quite amazing, and may want to consider for your hiking bucket...
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North Peak Wildfire Grows to 500 Acres - Now 50% Contained

Friday, March 25, 2016

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Firefighters are working to contain the North Peak Fire burning in McDowell County. With dry conditions and low humidity, the fire grew Thursday afternoon and is now estimated at 500 acres and 50 percent contained. The North Peak Fire was reported Wednesday morning, March 23 on North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission Game Lands. The fire is also burning on private and Pisgah National Forest...
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Hike to Charlies Bunion in the Great Smoky Mountains

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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Awhile back the Great Smoky Mountains Association published a video of the hike out to Charlies Bunion - arguably one of the best hikes in the national park. Charlies Bunion (the video explains the origins for this somewhat odd name) is a rock outcropping located along the Appalachian Trail that offers stunning views of the northern Smokies. For more information on this popular hike, please click...
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Forest Service Increases Watch for Illegal Taking of Slippery Elm Bark

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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Over the past several years, the market for medicinal herbs has been on the rise. One of the products in demand is the bark from slippery elm trees (Ulmus rubra). The inner layer of slippery elm bark contains a gel-like substance that is presumed to be a soothing agent for sore throat, gastrointestinal problems, and skin irritations. “Each year, we have seen a steady increase in the number of...
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A Day Hike up to Hallett Peak

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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Back in 2014 David Socky and friends took a hike up to 12,713-foot Hallett Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. The video below shows some of the highlights from that trip - one of my favorite hikes in the park. Round trip, the hike is 10.3 miles in length, and climbs roughly 3240 feet. But as you can see from this film the spectacular views make it all worthwhile. You can find additional information...
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Big South Fork Receives Grant to Help Support Centennial Challenge: 100 Miles for 100 Years

Saturday, March 12, 2016

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area has announced that they have recently received a grant to support the park’s Centennial Challenge: 100 Miles for 100 Years. In honor of the National Park Service’s Centennial, Eastern National expanded their funding program to include additional opportunities for programs and initiatives that help visitors connect with America’s national parks. Eastern...
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ATC Issues Statement Regarding the Baxter State Park Permit System for Appalachian Trail Long-Distance Hikers

Friday, March 11, 2016

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The following is a statement that was released yesterday by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Executive Director/CEO Ron Tipton regarding the new Baxter State Park permit system for long-distance hikers:  “The Appalachian Trail Conservancy understands that the increasing number of long-distance Appalachian Trail hikers presents a management challenge for Baxter State Park officials. We will...
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Taking the Highline

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

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Below is an excellent "hikelogue" from The West is Big! Travel Guides. The film highlights one of the best hikes in America. This epic starts from Logan Pass in the heart of Glacier National Park, and takes hikers along the famous Highline Trail to the Granite Park Chalet. From the Chalet the filmmakers take you up to the Continental Divide at Swiftcurrent Pass, and then down the Swiftcurrent Pass...
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Yellowstone In Winter

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

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A visit to Yellowstone National Park during the dead of winter has been on my bucket list for a long time now. This outstanding video by one of our website visitors underscores my need to get out there sooner, rather than later: Yellowstone In Winter - 2016 from Jerry King on Vimeo. Jeff HikingintheSmokys.com HikinginGlacier.com RockyMountainHikingTrails.com TetonHikingTrails....
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Grand Teton's Epic Loop Hike

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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It seems that many national parks have at least one loop hike that takes in the best of what that park has to offer in terms of scenery. Grand Teton National Park is no exception to that rule. In fact, the Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon Loop can probably be described as being "epic". At roughly 20 miles in length, it's quite a long hike to do in one day - though there are many people who still tackle...
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Wilderness Skills Institute Announced for May 2016 Near Brevard

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS), and the U.S. Forest Service are teaming up for the sixth year in a row to hold the nationally acclaimed training program Wilderness Skills Institute (WSI). The training event will be held at the Cradle of Forestry on the Pisgah District of the Pisgah National Forest, outside of Brevard, North Carolina, from...
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