New Strategic Plan To Ensure Bright Future for the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has announced a five-year Strategic Plan that will advance the health and long-term management of th...
octobre 2014
"I Feel Your Pain," and Similarly Presumptuous, Phony Bullshit
Someone's scorched earth. Avert your eyes. A week ago, a kid shot his friends, and then himself. I can tell you no more than that, eve...
Suspect Named in Vandalism Case at Eight Western National Parks
A 21-year-old New York State woman, Casey Nocket, has been identified as the primary suspect in recent vandalism cases that affect eight nat...
Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Full Road Closure at Milepost 242 for Final Phase of Ice Rock Reconstruction
Blue Ridge Parkway officials announce the final phase of roadwork in a one-mile section of Parkway, commonly known as Ice Rock near Alligato...
Getting Around in the Smokys
The following is by a guest author: When you visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the first things to hit you, apart from t...
Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Full Road Closure at Milepost 422 for Tunnel Rehabilitation
Blue Ridge Parkway officials announce the closure of a small section of motor road between existing gates at Milepost 420.3 near US Forest S...
Why Clean Fishing Gear Is Essential For River Health
The following is by a guest author: If you’re a lazy angler, you may be the type of person who throws all their fishing gear into the garage...
Today's Weather . . .
. . . as interpreted by a fin de siècle artist. We have entered the decadence of autumn as the golden leaves turn brown.
Smokies Offers Reward for Information on Cataloochee Artifact Theft
Great Smoky Mountains NationalPark officials are offering a reward for information regarding the recent theft of artifacts from the Palmer H...
Vandalism Reported in 10 National Parks
The National Park Service is currently investigating reports of vandalism in at least 10 national parks in Arizona, California, Colorado, Or...
'Kick Your Boots Off' with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy During Trail Celebration
Celebrate the iconic Appalachian Trail (A.T.) with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) on Thursday, Nov. 6 and show your support for the...
The Autumnal Reader Surge
In the foreground coffeeshop, someone is reading (probably about tattoos). I don't know about the rest of the internet, but here at MT...
Shenandoah National Park to Implement Night Closures of Skyline Drive During Hunting Season
Park Superintendent Jim Northup announced today that portions of the Skyline Drive, the famed mountain road through Shenandoah National Park...
Bible Verses for Pheasant Hunters
You drive through the prairie states at this time of year, and there are lots of "Welcome Hunters" signs on motels and stores. Phe...
Announcing Launch of New Hiking Website
Today we’re proud to announce the official launch of our brand new hiking website for Grand Teton National Park. The new site provides detai...
Temporary Parkway Closure at Milepost 95-106
Over a two week period in November, Blue Ridge Parkway maintenance personnel will be conducting large –scale trimming operations along the r...
The Communality Garden
It's that kind of garden. In college, one of my first anthro classes had a focus on community gardens in DC. I was pretty weak on the ...
Blog Update #6
Over 100 000 page views for this blog, 3 years and over 130 blog posts. I honestly did not think that there would be so much interest in the...
Hedychrum nobile, une Guêpe coucou
Hedychrum nobile, minuscule insecte d'environ 7 à 8 mm appartient à la famille des Chrysididae. Ces petits Hyménoptères aux reflets méta...
Camper Attacked by Dogs Needs Help
Today I received an email from a reader asking for help with regards to her being attacked by a group of hunting dogs while camping in the S...
Trails and Fires
Lately, there's a lot more going on at the photo blog than here, and the dominant subject has been fire. This shot, for instance, app...
Pyrochroa serraticornis, le Cardinal
Le Cardinal, Pyrochroa serraticornis, ne passe pas inaperçu avec sa robe rouge écarlate. Ce Coléoptère au corps mou dont la tête est entière...
U.S. Forest Service releases 2015 dates for fee-free days at most of the agencies’ day-use recreation sites
The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at most of its day-use recreation sites several times in 2015, beginning with Jan. 19, in honor of M...
New Lick Creek FootBridge on the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail
A partnership of the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service recently resulted in the rebuilding of Lick Creek Bridge on the Shelt...
Hiketoberfest: Celebrate the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail
Celebrate the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Shackleford Ridge Park in Signal Mountain. ...
"Someone" Was Living in that Hole
Nine years after the big fire. Monday we hiked one of our favorite old trails , severely burned over in 2005. That fire was followed by a ...
National Park Service Announces Free Admission on Nine Days in 2015
There are nine more reasons to enjoy national parks next year! The National Park Service will be offering free admission to every visitor on...
Shenandoah National Park Completes Rock Outcrop Management Plan
After years of planning and public input, Shenandoah National Park staff recently concluded the Rock Outcrop Management Plan (ROMP) and Envi...
Shenandoah National Park Prepares for Fall Travel Season
Shorter days and cooler nights signal the arrival of fall in Shenandoah National Park. Every autumn is different, and park staff is looking ...
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail to Close for Bridge Replacement - Hikers Will Be Impacted During Closure
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail will close for the season on the evening of Oct...
In the Southeastern San Luis Valley
The evocatively named Flat Top mesa in eastern Conejos County, just north of the New Mexico state line. Taken from a spot looking west, ne...
"Mega Deals" at REI
With fall hiking season already in full gear, and winter just around the corner, you may be finding yourself in need of some new gear. If mo...
Prescribed Burning Season to Begin in NC National Forests
The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina announced plans to conduct prescribed burns in the Nantahala and Pisgah Nationa...
Astronomy Program at Bandy Creek This Saturday
Paul Lewis from the University of Tennessee will be at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on Saturday, October 4, for one of ...
