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Headed to Grand Teton National Park This Year?

Thursday, January 28, 2021

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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 about an eBook we published last year 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...
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New River Gorge is Now a National Park and Preserve

Friday, January 22, 2021

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Congress has redesignated New River Gorge National River as New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This new name highlights the park’s spectacular features and other national park qualities as well as its traditional recreational opportunities. The new law also allows for the expansion of this natural and recreational treasure. “I am thrilled that this designation will raise awareness of...
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Greenbrier Road Sections Temporarily Closed for Bridge Replacement

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced last week that Ramsey Prong Road and Greenbrier Road, past the Greenbrier Picnic Area, will be temporarily closed to all motorists and pedestrians from today through Friday, March 26. The picnic area will remain open and accessible throughout the closure period. Ramsey Cascades Trail, Porters Creek Trail, and Backcountry Campsite 31 will also...
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Our Online Trail Guides Are Here to Help With All Your Hiking Plans

Thursday, January 14, 2021

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With the start of a new year, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your continuing support of our online hiking trail guides for the four national parks we cover: HikingintheSmokys.com HikinginGlacier.com TetonHikingTrails.com RockyMountainHikingTrails.com If you plan to visit any of these parks this year, or anytime in the future, be sure to visit our websites to find the most...
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Smokies Recruits Volunteers for Monitoring Program

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to monitor visitor use patterns in several of the most popular locations in the park in both North Carolina and Tennessee. Volunteers may choose to participate in a variety of opportunities that best align with their interests and preferred locations. Opportunities include recording observations on popular hiking trails, monitoring parking...
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Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Linville River Bridge Repairs

Monday, January 11, 2021

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National Park Service officials announced last week that a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Milepost 316.5 to Milepost 317.5 will close as contractors start a rehabilitation project at the historic Linville River Bridge. Detours signs will be in place to direct travelers around this area beginning at Milepost 312.5, routing park visitors around the project site via NC Route 181 and US Route...
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