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TetonHikingTrails.com Adds Several New Hikes

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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Earlier this summer Kathy and I had the opportunity to do a little hiking during our visit to Wyoming. In addition to some hiking in Grand Teton National Park, we also did a few hikes atop Teton Pass. Prior to our visit to the Grand Tetons we also did some hiking in the Bighorn Mountains. As a result of this trip we have added seven new hikes to our newest hiking website, TetonHikingTrails.com. Here's...
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Multiple Appalachian Trail Monitoring Positions Available for Iconic Mount Rogers High Country Section

Saturday, September 24, 2016

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club (MRATC) are excited to announce that approximately 20 miles of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) through the Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands are available for adoption by new volunteers. This is a rare opportunity for hiking enthusiasts to refer to a portion of the high country as “my section of the Trail.” MRATC...
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Big South Fork NRRA & Obed WSR Celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept 24

Thursday, September 22, 2016

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Get outdoors and take part in the celebration for National Public Lands Day 2016, with Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and Obed Wild & Scenic River on Saturday, September 24. One night of free camping has been authorized at Alum Ford Campground (Big South Fork) and Rock Creek Campground (Obed) as well as for all backcountry permits. Alum Ford Campground Located at Big...
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Smokies

Monday, September 19, 2016

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to join park staff on Saturday, September 24 for the 23rd annual celebration of National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort to improve and enhance public lands across America. In recognition, the park is hosting a variety of service projects across the park including Clingmans Dome,...
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Lend a Hand on National Public Lands Day

Friday, September 16, 2016

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On September 24th is your chance to be a part of the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Throughout the country about 200,000 people will participate in 2,500 National Public Lands Day events. As part of the celebration, national parks will waive entrance fees and host projects and programs that promote environmental stewardship. "Whether a neighborhood park or a national...
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Shenandoah National Park Dedicates Third TRACK Trails Activity Trail

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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To encourage children and their families to get outdoors, Shenandoah National Park has again partnered with the Kids in Parks program to establish a third TRACK Trails location. This trail is located at the Fox Hollow trail. Supported with a grant from the Shenandoah National Park Trust, this new activity trail includes an introductory exhibit and new activity guide. The public is invited to attend...
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Trail Improvements Continue at Catawba Falls - Expect Delays

Friday, September 9, 2016

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The Pisgah National Forest begins the next phase of construction on the Catawba Falls Trail on the Grandfather Ranger District on Monday, September 12, to improve the trail and crossing of Chestnut Branch with a new footbridge. The Catawba Falls Trail is a popular hiking trail near Old Fort, NC. Chestnut Branch is the last creek crossing before visitor reach the lower falls. Weekday visitors can...
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Rock Castle Gorge Trail Reopens

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

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Blue Ridge Parkway managers reopened Rock Castle Gorge Trail today, after its closure for nearly a year following extensive damage during a historic flooding event in fall of 2015. Repairs to the trail and recreation area included repair of severe erosion channels, stream bank stabilization, repair or replacement of drainage systems, extensive regrading of trail tread and the installation of...
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