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A View Junkie's Guide: Wyoming Dayhiking

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

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Full disclosure: the author of A View Junkie's Guide: Wyoming Dayhiking contacted me several months ago with regards to using some of my photos for her upcoming book. No compensation was exchanged for use of these photos; however, Anne recently sent me a copy of the book. I voluntarily decided to review it here. A View Junkie's Guide: Wyoming Dayhiking takes hikers to some of the best scenery...
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Foothills Parkway Opening Announced

Friday, October 26, 2018

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“We are grateful to the visionaries in the 1930s who conceived the idea of a parkway and to the countless people who have tirelessly worked since then to complete this spectacular section,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “We can’t wait for people to experience the unparalleled views offered along this new Smokies destination.” The completion of the roadway was made possible due to a decades-long...
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Smokies Reopens Bull Head Trail and Sugarland Mountain Trail

Thursday, October 25, 2018

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the reopening of Bull Head Trail and Sugarland Mountain Trail on Friday, October 26. Both of these trails extend from the highest peaks in the park to the lower elevations, providing incredible opportunities for hikers to enjoy fall colors over the next few weeks. These trails have been closed since November 2016 due to damage resulting from...
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Hiking-for-Her.com Publishes Review of "Ramble On: A History of Hiking"

Thursday, October 25, 2018

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The author of Hiking-for-Her.com recently published her personal take on my new book, Ramble On: A History of Hiking. As you might expect from the title of her website, Hiking-for-Her.com is a website dedicated to female hikers. In her fairly extensive write-up, the author offered this blurb as one of her assessments of the book: "It was delightful to see the topic examined through a gender inclusive lens wherever possible."

She concluded her review by stating: "To sum up, this book is a fast read. It keeps you turning the pages to soak up the next interesting topic. Lots of great hiking facts and stories keep you entertained."

To read the entire review, please click here.



Jeff
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HikinginGlacier.com
TetonHikingTrails.com
Ramble On: A History of Hiking
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Partners Announce Facility Changes - GSMA Clearance Sale

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Association, two of the national park’s oldest and most profitable partners, have shared space at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Winfield Dunn Parkway near Interstate 40 for more than a decade. GSMA has operated a retail space on the ground level, where it offers visitors educational items designed to enrich their Smoky Mountain...
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Momentum Continues to Address National Park Maintenance Needs

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

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Earlier this month the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resource passed The Restore Our Parks Act (S.3172), an important piece of legislation that would provide dedicated funding to reduce the National Park Service’s deferred maintenance backlog – including nearly $12 billion in needed repairs across the National Park System. The bill, introduced by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Mark...
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N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation Launches New Trails Website

Sunday, October 21, 2018

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The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced this past week the launch of the N.C. Trails website. The website is a hub for the N.C. Trails Program and offers quick and easy access to information on state trails and trails in state parks as well as guidance for funding, creating and maintaining a trail. The new website is simple, user-friendly, and provides information for grant applicants,...
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Some Fees at Big South Fork NRRA are to be Waived for Veteran’s Day 2018

Friday, October 19, 2018

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be observing Veteran’s Day on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas has authorized a night of free camping at the Alum Ford Campground as well as for all backcountry permits during this time. Alum Ford Campground, located at Big South Fork, offers a serene camping experience near the edge of the Big South Fork River...
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Announcing The Release of My New Book on The History of Hiking

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

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I’m very excited to announce the release of my brand new book on the rich history of hiking! Ramble On: A History of Hiking is the first broad historical overview of hiking in one volume. Among the variety of topics discussed about the early years of hiking, the book also includes anecdotal stories of trail development in some of our oldest and most iconic national parks, including Great Smoky Mountains...
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Body of Missing Hiker Found in Smokies (Updated)

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced earlier that the body of the hiker, missing since last Tuesday, was found earlier today. Here is the statement from the park's Facebook page: Search crews located the body of Susan Clements in Great Smoky Mountains National Park late this afternoon. Her body was found approximately two miles west of the Clingmans Dome parking area and ¾ miles...
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