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Cherokee Orchard Road Loop to Close Temporarily for Tree Removal Work

Thursday, February 28, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that the Cherokee Orchard Road Loop will be closed for tree-removal work beginning Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 15. This 1-mile, single-lane loop section of Cherokee Orchard Road begins just past the Noah Bud Ogle Cabin. The cabin and parking area will remain accessible to visitors. The loop will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians,...
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Don’t Miss Out on One of the Northeast’s Most Epic Hikes: Franconia Ridge

Thursday, February 28, 2019

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The following is a guest blog from Max Desmarais, founder of Hiking and Fishing: New England has some pretty incredible hiking between New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, but there are a few in particular that stand out from the rest. Franconia Ridge is one of those. It features gorgeous waterfalls at the base, easy access from the highway, over 3,700 feet of elevation gain, and 360 degree ridgeline...
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Environmental analysis completed for Southside Project on Nantahala National Forest

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

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The U.S. Forest Service has completed an environmental analysis for the Southside project which will improve forest health, diversity, and wildlife habitat in southeastern Macon County and southern Jackson County. "I thank the public for participating in the process. I am disappointed we could not make everyone happy but we tried to strike a balance so we have a forest that is resilient and sustainable...
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Smokies Visitation Rises in 2018 with New Foothills Parkway

Monday, February 25, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed a record 11,421,203 visitors in 2018. The 0.7% increase over 2017 is due to the opening of the new section of the Foothills Parkway between Walland and Wears Valley in November. In just two months, nearly 200,000 visitors experienced this new park opportunity which resulted in record-setting visitation in both November and December. “The new section of...
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Park Plans Prescribed Burn in Cades Cove

Saturday, February 23, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian-Piedmont-Coastal Zone fire management staff plan to burn approximately 500 acres of fields within Cades Cove. Weather permitting, burn operations will occur Monday, February 25 through Tuesday, February, 26. Over the last 20 years, park managers have conducted these burns during the spring and fall under specific prescription parameters to...
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THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS - Sodden & Verdant

Friday, February 22, 2019

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Several months ago I published a short film by Christopher R. Abbey on what it's like to climb 14,505-foot Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the lower 48. Roughly two weeks ago Mr. Abbey published another excellent film that chronicles his three-day backpacking trip in the Mt. Sterling area of the Great Smoky Mountains. Hope you enjoy: Jeff HikingintheSmokys.com RockyMountainHikingTrails.com HikinginGlacier.com TetonHikingTrails.com Ramble...
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Senate Moves to Protect More than 2 Million Acres of National Parks and Public Lands

Thursday, February 21, 2019

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More than two million acres of public lands are poised to receive new or enhanced protection with last week's Senate passage of the Natural Resources Management Act (S.47). National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) led outreach efforts for years in support of many of the bill’s provisions and commends the bipartisan Congressional leadership who worked to strengthen protections for national parks,...
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Indiana Dunes becomes the 61st National Park

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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The spending bill signed by President Trump on February 15, 2019 included a provision that changed the name of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Indiana Dunes National Park. This change takes place immediately. The bill also changes the name of the Miller Woods Trail to the Paul H. Douglas Trail in honor of the late Illinois Senator who helped lead the fight along with Save the Dunes and other...
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HikingintheSmokys.com Adds Four New Hikes to Website

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

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A couple of weeks ago Kathy and I paid a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains to take advantage of some nice spring-like weather, and to do a little hiking. As a result, we were able to do a couple of new hikes, which have just been added to our website. Here's a quick rundown of the new hikes: Spruce Flats Falls - This hike has been on my radar for several years now, and I finally got a chance...
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Today is the Final Day to Take Advantage of a 70% Discount On "Ramble On: A History of Hiking"

Monday, February 18, 2019

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Today is the final day of the limited time sale on the eBook version of my new book, Ramble On: A History of Hiking. As mentioned on Friday, the eBook version of my book can be purchased for only $2.99 on Amazon, a 70% discount off the regular price of $9.95. This limited time offer ends tonight. For more information on the book, and to purchase, please click here.

Additionally, if you like the book, I would really appreciate if you could provide a review on my Amazon page.

Thank you very much!




Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
HikinginGlacier.com
TetonHikingTrails.com
Ramble On: A History of Hiking
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TN State Parks Seeks Volunteers for Weed Wrangle on Saturday, March 2

Monday, February 18, 2019

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Tennessee State Parks and community partners are seeking volunteers for the annual Weed Wrangle, a nationwide effort to fight invasive plant species in public parks on Saturday, March 2. Tennessee State Parks and State Natural Areas have partnered with The Garden Club of Nashville and Invasive Plant Control Inc. for this year’s statewide event, with 35 state parks and two state natural areas participating....
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Smokies Announces Paving Project on Little River Road

Saturday, February 16, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a pavement preservation project will begin Tuesday, February 19 on Little River Road. A thin pavement overlay will be applied to the entire length of the 16.5-mile roadway between Sugarlands Visitor Center to the Townsend Wye along with associated pull-offs and parking lots and the 1.5-mile Elkmont Road leading to the campground. The project...
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Annoucement: 70% Discount On "Ramble On: A History of Hiking"

Friday, February 15, 2019

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A few weeks ago I announced that my new book, Ramble On: A History of Hiking, would be published in eBook format. Today I wanted to announce that for a very limited time the eBook version of the book will be on sale. Beginning right now you can purchase the eBook version for only $2.99 on Amazon, a 70% discount off the regular price of $9.95. You can take advantage of this limited time offer through the weekend. For more information on the book, and to purchase, please click here.

Additionally, if you like the book, I would really appreciate if you could provide a review on my Amazon page.

Thank you very much!




Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
RockyMountainHikingTrails.com
HikinginGlacier.com
TetonHikingTrails.com
Ramble On: A History of Hiking
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Key Milestones in Hiking

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

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The following timeline was adapted from my book, Ramble On: A History of Hiking (through Monday, 2/18/19, the eBook version of the book is being offered at a 70% discount): Over the last several decades the sport of hiking has become one of the most popular outdoor activities in the world. According to the latest National Survey on Recreation and the Environment, 33.9% of all Americans above the...
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Big South Fork NRRA Announces 2019 GO BIG Challenge

Monday, February 11, 2019

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is excited to announce the fourth challenge designed to engage the public in health and fitness while exploring everything our national park has to offer. This year's theme is Dark Skies, and visitors will be challenged to explore one of our most valuable resources -- the night sky. Until December 14, participants will earn points based on the honor...
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Panel to Discuss Smokies 900-Miler Trail Challenge

Saturday, February 9, 2019

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One of the best ways to explore a national park is on foot, and few parks offer a trail system as extensive as Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s nearly 900 miles. On Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00pm, Friends of the Smokies and Nantahala Brewing’s Asheville Outpost will host a panel discussion featuring three individuals who have completed every single trail in the park – also known at the ‘Smokies...
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2019 Cumberland Trail Work Day

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

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Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) and Obed Wild and Scenic River will be hosting the annual Cumberland Trail work day on Saturday, February 16. Volunteers should meet at Rock Creek Campground at 10:00 AM (ET). Trail maintenance will be performed on the 2.5-mile section of the Cumberland Trail between Rock Creek Campground and Alley Ford. This section was adopted by TCWP in 1998. Participants...
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