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Is June a good time to visit Glacier National Park?

Monday, November 25, 2019

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Shhh! Don't tell anyone, but June is really a great time to visit Glacier National Park! Obviously July and August are by far the most popular months for visiting the park; however, if you wish to avoid the crowds, you may want to check-out the month of June. Sure, the Going-to-the-Sun Road likely won't be open all the way to Logan Pass until later in the month, but that doesn't mean there aren't...
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Audubon Invites You to Celebrate 120 Years of the Annual Christmas Bird Count

Saturday, November 23, 2019

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For the 120th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing its annual Christmas Bird Count. Between December 14 and January 5, tens of thousands of bird-loving volunteers will participate in counts across the Western Hemisphere. The twelve decades’ worth of data collected by participants continue to contribute to one of only two large existing pools of information notifying ornithologists and...
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Shining Rock Wilderness Temporarily Closed to All Visitors Due to Wildfire

Friday, November 22, 2019

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A wildfire was reported at approximately 3:00 am Thursday morning near Cold Mountain in Haywood County on the Pisgah Ranger District. Currently the fire is at approximately 106 acres. The wildfire is burning within the Shining Rock Wilderness on the Pisgah Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has implemented a forest closure order for the entire wilderness area which prohibits all recreational...
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“History of hiking” 50% off

Thursday, November 21, 2019

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As you're likely already aware, Black Friday is next week. As a result, I wanted to let you all know that my book will be on sale throughout the upcoming holiday season. Beginning today, and continuing through Christmas, the paperback version of Ramble On: A History of Hiking will be sold at 50% off the regular price. During this timeframe hiking enthusiasts will be able to purchase the book on...
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National Take a Hike Day

Sunday, November 17, 2019

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Did you know that today is “National Take a Hike Day”? Each year, on November 17th, National Take a Hike Day is observed by hikers across the country. Though the origins of this day seem to be a little murky, it appears that it may have been started by the American Hiking Society. Whenever and whoever started the day, hiking has its roots firmly planted in many of the same societal trends that shaped...
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Temporary Closures on Park Roads for Tree Removal Work

Saturday, November 16, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that single-lane and full-lane closures will affect several park roads beginning Monday, November 18 through Friday, March 31 for tree removal work. Closures are necessary to ensure the safety of motorists and tree-removal crews along the park’s narrow roadways during the work. The Cades Cove Loop Road will experience periods of full closure...
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Blue Ridge Parkway Invites Public Input on Proposed Special Events Involving Temporary Closures

Thursday, November 14, 2019

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The National Park Service announced today the opportunity to provide input on two proposed Special Use Permits which could include temporary, full closures of sections of the Parkway motor road near Roanoke, Virginia and Asheville, North Carolina, in the spring and summer of 2020. The Blue Ridge Parkway is reviewing a permit request from Revel Race Series to allow for a portion of a running event...
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Phase 1 of the Trillium Gap Trail Rehabilitation Project is nearing completion!

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced that the first phase of the Trillium Gap Trail Rehabilitation Project will be completed later this week. On their Facebook page this morning, the park stated that ⁣Thursday, November 14th, will be the last day of the closure for the 2019 season.⁣ According to the post:⁣ The first phase of the project focused on the rehabilitation of the trail starting...
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National Park Service Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2020

Monday, November 11, 2019

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The National Park Service will have five entrance fee-free days in 2020. On each of these significant days of celebration or commemoration, all national parks will waive entrance fees. The dates for 2020 are: ● Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ● Saturday, April 18 – First Day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day ● Tuesday, August 25 – National Park Service Birthday ●...
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Friends of the Smokies Seeks Donations for Cades Cove Bear Brigade

Saturday, November 9, 2019

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Yesterday, the Friends of the Smokies announced on their Facebook page that they are seeking donations for the "Cades Cove Bear Brigade". Here's the post if you wish to help: Love bears? For #fundmefriday we’re spotlighting an important project: Cades Cove Bear Brigade. This volunteer program focuses on visitor safety and protection of bears through education and outreach. Donate on Facebook or...
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The National Park Service Salutes Military Veterans - Free Admission on Veterans Day

Friday, November 8, 2019

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The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with special events and free admission nationwide. “In recognition of the bravery and patriotism of America’s military veterans, all national parks will waive entrance fees for visitors on Veterans Day,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt. “While visiting our national parks, I encourage all Americans to...
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Smokies Hosts Star Gazing Event at Purchase Knob

Thursday, November 7, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a stargazing event on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center in North Carolina. Located on Purchase Knob at 5,000 feet in elevation, the learning center provides one of the clearest views of the sky from the Haywood County region of the park. The Astronomy Club of Asheville will lead an exploration of the night...
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Laurel Falls Trail Reopened, Road Work Continues

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

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The Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened today, November 5, 2019, following road work on November 4. Road crews will continue to pave pullouts and parking areas on each side of Fighting Creek Gap Road and Little River Road from Sugarlands Visitor Center to the Townsend “Wye” intersection over the next few weeks, weather permitting. Motorists should expect short delays...
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Prescribed Burns Planned for North Cherokee National Forest

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

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During the period of November 4—8, 2019, if weather conditions permit, prescribed (controlled) burns will be conducted in various locations in the North Cherokee National Forest. Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas. AREAS TO BE BURNED - November 4—8, 2019 Unaka Ranger District (423-638-4109) Wagon Train (300 acres) – Located at: N 35° 57’ 46.36” X W 83° 1’ 41.14” in Cocke County on west...
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Temporary Closure of Laurel Falls Trail November 4-5, 2019

Monday, November 4, 2019

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The Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed on November 4-5, 2019, to allow road crews to pave the trail’s parking areas on each side of Fighting Creek Gap Road. This temporary closure allows contractors to safely operate equipment in the vicinity of the trailhead. Work is expected to take all day Monday and Tuesday, and the trail will reopen Wednesday morning,...
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Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Fall and Winter Road Maintenance Projects

Monday, November 4, 2019

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National Park Service managers recently announced three upcoming projects that may affect Parkway travel in the coming weeks. Visitors should anticipate one-lane or intermittent, temporary closures in active work zones. Affected sections for all projects close at approximately 8:00 a.m. each weekday and re-open daily by 4:30 p.m. The motor road will be open on the weekend, weather permitting. Those...
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Cades Cove Loop Road Opening Delayed until 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 3

Friday, November 1, 2019

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials remind park visitors that access to Cades Cove will be delayed on Sunday, November 3 until 11:00 a.m. for the annual Cades Cove Loop Lope. The event is held on an early morning in November to minimize disturbance to visitors for this once-a-year opportunity for pre-registered participants to run either a 10-mile or 5-K loop course in support of the park. The...
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