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Outdoor Foundation Study: Half of the US population does not participate in outdoor recreation at all

Thursday, January 30, 2020

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The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), released the latest Outdoor Participation Report this week, showing about half the U.S. population participated in outdoor recreation at least once in 2018, including hunting, hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing and biking among many more outdoor activities. Unfortunately, the report highlights an alarming trend...
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Smokies Comments on Record Visitation

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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Yesterday I posted a blog with regards to the Great Smoky Mountains smashing the annual visitation record in 2019. The post included a graph that showed the incredible visitation growth the park has experienced over the last several years. I wanted to follow-up that post with comments from the park regarding the visitation numbers published yesterday: Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Smashes Visitation Record in 2019

Monday, January 27, 2020

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park set another visitation record in 2019, and in the process, smashed the previous record set during the prior year. The park counted 12,547,743 visits last year, a 9.9% increase over the prior year. 2019 also marked the 4th year in a row that the Smokies surpassed 11 million visits, and the 6th year in a row in which it exceeded 10 million visits. Below is a graph...
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Smokies Announces Temporary Cataloochee Area Road Closures

Friday, January 24, 2020

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that the main access road into the Cataloochee area, Cove Creek Road, will be closed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to conduct road repairs from February 10 through May 20. The county roadway will be closed to stabilize a hillside just outside the park. The secondary access road into the area, Highway 284, will also be...
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2020 Cumberland Trail Work Day

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

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Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and Obed Wild and Scenic River will be hosting the annual Cumberland Trail work day on Saturday, February 15. Volunteers should meet at the Rock Creek Campground, located just off of Catoosa Road in Morgan County, 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...
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National Park Service Announces Fiscal Year 2019 Accomplishments to Reduce Wildfire Risks

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

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National Park Service (NPS) Deputy Director David Vela recently announced that the NPS successfully treated 230,308 acres of public land in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, helping to reduce wildfire risks in America’s national parks and safeguarding nearby communities, natural resources and infrastructure. Prescribed fire was used to treat nearly 207,000 acres, and an additional 24,000 acres were treated...
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Division of NC Parks and Recreation Seeks Public Input on Wilderness Gateway State Trail Plan

Sunday, January 12, 2020

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The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on the Wilderness Gateway State Trail plan. When finalized, it will guide project stakeholders as they refine the planned corridor and build the trail. The trail will connect Chimney Rock State Park to locations in Catawba County as well as the Overmountain Victory State Trail, the Town of Valdese, and South Mountain game lands and state...
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Lane Closures Continue on Smokies Roads for Tree Removal Work

Saturday, January 11, 2020

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials remind visitors that single-lane and area closures will continue to affect several park roads through Friday, March 27 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. Single-lane closures will be implemented on the Spur through January 24. Wears Cove...
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Headed to Grand Teton National Park?

Thursday, January 9, 2020

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Are you planning to visit Grand Teton National Park this summer - or anytime down the road? I wanted to let you know that I just published a new eBook that provides hikers with access to trail information while hiking in the park. Exploring Grand Teton National Park is the mobile version of TetonHikingTrails.com, the most comprehensive website on the internet for hiking trail information in Grand...
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Smokies Clarifies Cades Cove Access During the Winter Closure

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials closed Laurel Creek Road, as scheduled, on Sunday, January 5 through Saturday, February 29 to repair the Bote Mountain Tunnel. The seven-mile access road leading from the Townsend Wye to Cades Cove, is closed to all motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Trails remain open throughout the closure, although access to trailheads is limited due to the road...
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Shenandoah National Park Programs Will Thrive in 2020 Due To Generous Support from The Shenandoah National Park Trust

Thursday, January 2, 2020

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In 2020, The Shenandoah National Park Trust aims to raise funds to support programs and projects in Shenandoah National Park totaling nearly $1 million. Their generous support will make an enormous positive impact on the park for years to come. The programs for 2020 include: * Play, Learn, Serve - introduces children through young adults to the outdoors in a fun and engaging way by combining outdoor...
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