Trails Forever kicks-off with Spring Break projects

Trails Forever kicks-off with Spring Break projects

Monday, April 25, 2011

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Last week Christine Hoyer from the Trails Forever Project provided a quick update, including several photos, regarding trail improvement projects during spring break. Students from the University of Virginia, New York University, and Calvin College provided plenty of sweat equity on projects along the Smokemont Nature Trail, Smokemont Livery Trail, and Rich Mountain Loop Trails.

You can click here to read her report.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

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National Public Lands Day: Sept 25th

National Public Lands Day: Sept 25th

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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With over 800 miles of trails in the Great Smoky Mountains, the park sometimes needs help in maintaining this valuable resource.

If you or anyone you know is interested in offering a helping hand, come out and volunteer during National Public Lands Day on September 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be two service projects going on in the park, one on the Cosby Nature Trail out of Cosby Campground, the other on the Smokemont Nature Trail out of Smokemont Campground.

Volunteers will participate in installing signs, leveling trail tread, and improving drainage. Trail volunteers must be at least 12 years old.

To sign up for this opportunity, RSVP by September 17 to Trails & Facilities Volunteer Coordinator Christine Hoyer at (828) 497-1949 or email her at Christine_Hoyer@nps.gov.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

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