My Top 30 Hikes of All-Time
Looking back at my childhood, I would have to say that I was extremely fortunate to have grown up in a semi-rural area. Though it's more...
mars 2020
All Overnight Shelters and Privies on Lands Administered by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Park Office Closed Until Further Notice
Effective immediately, the National Park Service is closing all overnight shelters (56 total) and privies (75 total) on land administered by...
Afghanistan. La guerre perdue contre le « totalitarisme islamique »
Salut à tous, Du site Orient XXI : Au-delà de l’Afghanistan, l’accord signé entre Washington et les talibans marque l’échec de la « gue...
Cherokee, Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests temporarily shut down trailheads, access points to Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests in North Carolina, and the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee are temporarily shutting down tra...
National Forests in North Carolina temporarily shutting down all recreation facilities
To protect public health and safety and align with guidance from State of North Carolina health officials and experts at the Centers for Dis...
Are Air Horns Effective as Bear Deterrents?
Almost ten years ago I posted a blog that explored the question as to whether air horns are effective as bear deterrents. My thoughts were t...
Smokies Closes to Support Regional COVID-19 Prevention Efforts
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that all park areas, except the Foothills Parkway and the Spur, will close at noon o...
A Day Hike up to Hallett Peak
Back in 2014 David Socky and friends took a hike up to 12,713-foot Hallett Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. The video below shows some ...
Cherokee National Forest Closing Camping and Group Recreation Sites
In response to guidance from State health officials and experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all camping, cabins...
Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR Closes All Campgrounds through April 1
In response to guidance from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Park Service (NPS) announced...
National Forests in North Carolina closes all campgrounds
The National Forests in North Carolina will close all campgrounds as of Monday, March 23, for the health and safety of visitors and staff. T...
Smokies Modifies Campground, Picnic Area, and Restroom Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that campgrounds, picnic areas, and restrooms will be closed on Monday, March 23 thr...
Covid-19 : pourquoi n’arrivons nous pas à agir de même pour les autres menaces sanitaires ?
Salut à tous, Du site Basta : Des mesures radicales sont en train d’être prises par plusieurs pays pour protéger les populations contre l...
Outdoor Gear Retailers Offer Off-season Sales
Several outdoor gear retailers that we have affiliate relationships with are currently offering fairly steep off-season discounts on their i...
Update: “Get on the Trail" Spring Schedule Postponed
Friends of the Smokies posted this information on their Facebook page yesterday regarding their “Get on the Trail" spring program: Out...
The Wonderland Hotel
Below is a short video from the Dan Traveling Series showing possibly some of the last footage ever shot of the historic Wonderland Hotel. L...
Smokies Modifies Permit Process for Group Events to Implement Latest Health Guidance
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials modified the permitting process for group events and reservations for group sites at campgroun...
Need a good book to read?
With virtually everyone around the world currently holed-up in their homes due to coronavirus, now would be a great time for a little light...
