Camping in Tennessee Soars During Pandemic
Camping in the last two months reached historic highs in Tennessee State Parks. The parks saw 62,124 nights camping in October, a one-mont...
décembre 2020
New Protections for McAfee Knob, Appalachian Trail Access
One of the most famous vistas on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), McAfee Knob, has been given additional protection with the acquisition of thr...
Last Minute Shoppers - There's Still Time!
Christmas is just over a week away! The good news is that you still have time to purchase stocking stuffers for all your favorite hikers. I...
Public Input Sought for Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail Master Plan
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation launched a new web page to seek public input as staff develop the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail ma...
Free Entrance Days for National Parks in 2021
The Trump Administration announced this past week that all National Park Service sites will have six entrance fee-free days in 2021. The fee...
Big South Fork NRRA Needs You!
With over 400 miles of trails, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is seeking volunteers to assist in keeping them in great ...
Women’s Hiking Attire During The Victorian Era
The following is a short excerpt from my book, Ramble On: A History of Hiking : For women, hiking attire during the Victorian Era was an ...
No Guided First Day Hikes in North Carolina
This was posted on the North Carolina state parks website this past week: All North Carolina state parks are closed on Christmas Day, Decemb...
Section of Elkmont Road to be Temporarily Closed for Road Repair
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced that a section of Elkmont Road will be temporarily closed to motorists for brid...
Key Milestones in Hiking
The following timeline was adapted from my book, Ramble On: A History of Hiking : Over the last several decades the sport of hiking has be...
