Clingmans Dome Road in the Smokies has closed for the season. The Road will not reopen to vehicles until April 1, 2012. The route will stay open to hikers, snowshoers, and skiers throughout the winter. |
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest & CoTrails announce weekend workshops January 20-22
The mission of CoTrails is “to provide diverse, quality trail experiences that are maintainable and ecologically sustainable on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.” CoTrails began when a diverse group of trail users—who have sometimes been in conflict with one another or with the Forest Service—were brought together to find common ground and address a shared concern of maintaining an appropriate trail system on the forest. Read the CoTrails Strategic Plan at www.CoTrails.org, and find more information on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest’s website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/conf/trail-collaboration.
A weekend of events is planned at Unicoi State park January 20-22. All events are open to the public. Get more information.
Donnie Kelley named ATC Community Ambassador for Blairsville/Union County
Donnie Kelley has been selected to serve as the volunteer ambassador to the designated Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Community of Blairsville and Union County, Georgia. In this role, he will serve as a community liaison to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the local volunteer club, the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, to bolster volunteerism and stewardship of the Trail at the local level. Read more >>
Presidential Ponderings - February 2012
Well, the work on the Blood Mountain Shelter is completed! I want to recognize Gary Monk for the work he did as project manager and Lawson Herron, he served as assistant project manager and was with Gary every step of the way. Of the 3217 volunteer hours devoted to this project, Gary contributed 730 and Lawson recorded 340 hours. Thanks to you both as well as to all the GATC members and prospective members who worked on the project. If you have not hiked up to the shelter recently, the new roof is a beautiful sight to behold. This has been a long and complex project involving many partners – and one we can all benefit from for years to come.
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AT-Series: Hike the Georgia AT in One Year
Have you ever dreamed of hiking the entire Appalachian Trail in Georgia?
Maybe hiking the full 75 miles during one trip is too ambitious. Or maybe
you'd rather hike with some buddies by day, but sleep in the comfort of your
bed at night. Well get out your calendar -- have we got a deal for you!
The AT-Series, offered by the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club's Adventure Team, offers members the opportunity to hike the complete Appalachian Trail in Georgia over the course of one year. [Read More]