National Forests
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"Car Clouting" on the decline in the Smokies
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Feb 4, 2012
Earlier this week Smoky Mountain News published an interesting article about three individuals that will be heading to prison for breaking into a slew of cars at trailheads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest over a… Full Story »
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Pisgah National Forest to Conduct Prescribed Burn on Bearpen Mountain
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 29, 2012
Earlier in the week the USDA Forest Service announced that it will conduct a 1,200-acre prescribed burn in the Bearpen Mountain area of the Pisgah Ranger District in February or March 2012. The Forest Service will implement the prescribed burn… Full Story »
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Hike, Bike, or Ski Catharine Valley Trail
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 27, 2012
If you live in New York City, your idea of "nature" may be different than that of most park-goers. Central Park isn't really considered a national forest by the standards of the average US citizen. Finding real nature in New… Full Story »
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Utility Maintenance to Briefly Close Sites in Pisgah Ranger District
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 22, 2012
The USDA Forest Service will briefly close small parts of Estatoe Trail, Avery Creek Road and Buckhorn Gap Trail in the Pisgah Ranger District for about a week in early February as the result of utility maintenance. Exact dates have… Full Story »
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Rock Creek Recreation Area is closed until spring
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 20, 2012
Rock Creek Recreation Area in the Cherokee National Forest is closed to all recreation activities. Trees killed by the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid have created a safety hazard. These trees along with other dead and damaged trees are being removed. The… Full Story »
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Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Hosts Weekend of Trails Collaboration
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 19, 2012
The outcome of a groundbreaking effort by the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests to work with trail users to identify and maintain a diverse, quality trail system on the Forests will be unveiled during a weekend of public workshops and meetings beginning January 20th at Unicoi State Park near Helen, Ga. Last year the Forest Service began the Collaborative Trails Initiative, or "CoTrails,"… Full Story »
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Forest Service to Restore and Improve Safety of Dry Falls Trail
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 18, 2012
The USDA Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina today announced that it will make significant improvements this year to the historic and scenic Dry Falls Trail in the Nantahala National Forest, providing visitors with a safer and more enjoyable… Full Story »
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Searchers find lost hiker
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 17, 2012
A 72-year-old woman who got lost while hiking was recovering at Huntsville Hospital on Monday evening after spending a chilly night without food or water in Bankhead National Forest. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you… Full Story »
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Cobb Estate Gate Project Sparks Controversy
Modern Hiker &bull Jan 5, 2012
Most of the time when you hear about an Eagle Scout project in a National Forest, it's a reason for uncontroversial celebration - the Scouts have improved countless outdoor areas around the country with signage, benches, and trail-work over the years… Full Story »
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Forest Service to Conduct Prescribed Burn near Dobson Knob on Friday
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 5, 2012
The USDA Forest Service plans to implement a prescribed burn near Dobson Knob in Burke County in the Pisgah National Forest this Friday, depending on the weather. The Forest Service's Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest plans to… Full Story »
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Hiking Lewis Falls on Soldier Creek
Modern Hiker &bull Dec 19, 2011
A short but potentially challenging hike to a 50 foot waterfall high in the San Gabriel Mountains in a narrow, sylvan canyon. Beautiful foliage and seclusion make this hike a memorable excursion, even though it won't win any awards for distance. The last part of the trek is a rugged, off-trail scramble through the creekbed - waterproof boots are highly recommended. Make this part of a multi-hike trip to the Crystal Lake region. Distance: 1 mile… Full Story »
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NC National Forests Take Strategic Approach to Managing Trails
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Dec 9, 2011
The USDA Forest Service in North Carolina announced yesterday that it will host multiple workshops next year to address management of non-motorized recreation trails across the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, and Croatan National Forests. Reading between the lines in the press… Full Story »
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Washington's Little Naches Area: Enjoyable for Campers and Hikers
Camping Tourist &bull Dec 8, 2011One of the best areas for hiking and camping in the Central Cascade Mountains in Washington is the Little Naches area. It's ideal for short day hikes as well as longer overnight adventures. The area is situated in the Naches Ranger District in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It's quite… Full Story »
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Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest: An Excellent Choice for Hiking
Camping Tourist &bull Dec 3, 2011If you are looking for some adventurous and challenging hiking trails that are a little off the beaten path, then visiting Cherokee National Forest is a good idea. It's also Tennessee's biggest wildlife management agency in Tennessee. It's not as busy as the Great Smoky Mountains, which means hiking here is usually a little more peaceful as you… Full Story »
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High Allegheny National Park
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Dec 3, 2011
Did you know there's a movement afoot for the creation of a new national park in West Virginia? I caught wind of the proposed High Allegheny National Park on The Goat last night. Apparently, at the request of U.S. Senator… Full Story »
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Prescribed burns scheduled for Pisgah National Forest
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Nov 19, 2011
This week the USDA Forest Service in North Carolina announced plans to conduct prescribed burns near the areas of Max Patch and Harmon Den in Haywood County, as well as near Dobson Knob in Burke County. All three burns will… Full Story »
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New Rocky Mountain National Park Snowshoe Tours
Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Nov 17, 2011Situated just one mile from the western entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park and designated as one of the top snowmobiling destinations in the country, Grand Lake is a Colorado winter sports playground. Beginning in January, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers lead guided snowshoe tours in the park nearly every weekend through March. Free-heel skiers have nearly unlimited opportunities for telemarking and cross-country skiing with trails in the national park, as well as nearby Arapahoe… Full Story »
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Pinnacle Mountain Fire Lookout Tower now open
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Nov 9, 2011
Back in April of 2010 officials from Cherokee National Forest announced a project to rehabilitate the historic Pinnacle Mountain Fire Lookout Tower near Johnson City, TN. In late October of this year, the tower was officially reopened during a ribbon-cutting… Full Story »
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Waterville Valley Resort New Hampshire
Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Nov 8, 2011Waterville Valley Resort New Hampshire is the perfect family trip and a park the car getaway for travelers seeking family fun. Designed as a pedestrian and bike friendly resort, with free public trolleys, the nation's first network of trails, and the first Dark Skies town in NH, Waterville is the place to park… Full Story »
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Visitor use surveys to be conducted in the Daniel Boone National Forest
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Nov 7, 2011
If you plan to visit the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky over the next several months, you may be asked to participate in a national visitor use survey. The U.S. Forest Service just announced that they will be conducting… Full Story »
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