News Archives - March 2011
March 1, 2011
Presidential Ponderings
As I started thinking about writing this column for March, I continued to be
amazed at all the projects GATC is in the midst of. This month we host two
crews of trail volunteers participating in their college alternative spring
break programs.
March 4-6, 2011
2011 Appalachian
Trail Celebration & Backpacking Clinic - March 4-6
Check out the full three days of activities hosted by the Friends of
Amicalola Falls State Park. Participate in an overnight wilderness camping
kick-off. Learn how the A.T. got started. Attend the many programs at the
Amicalola Lodge and conference rooms. All programs are free but a $5 parking
fee applies. See
flyer.
March 12, 2011
Laurel
Ridge Trail Dayhike on March 12, 2011
Co-leaders Tom and Nancy Lovingood led an afternoon hike along the Laurel
Ridge Trail with nine participants. After one postponement due to the
weather and several rainy weekends, the day for this hike was perfect for an
outdoor event.
March 14, 2011
Appalachian Trail
Museum Plans for Second Season
A section of the Appalachian Trail is being relocated from its current
location near the Appalachian Trail Museum in Pine Grove Furnace State Park
so it passes by the museum's front door. This is just one of many exciting
changes that we are working on before we open the museum for its second
season on Saturday, April 2.
March 14, 2011
Water Quality Reports Updated
With our Ridgerunner now on active duty, we are beginning to receive his
reports of the water quality along the trail. Check out our water page and
scan the table for the 2011 updates.
March 14, 2011
Welcome to Georgia’s Ridgerunner & Springer Caretaker
This year GATC welcomes returning Ridgerunner Rhea Patrick and Springer
Mountain Caretaker John Lemberg. After a week of refresher training (LNT,
Wilderness First Aid, etc) in the Smokies with all of the southern
Ridgerunners, Rhea and John were on the Trail in Georgia starting the first
weekend of March.
March 22, 2011
It’s official! Blairsville is now an Appalachian Trail Community
Blairsville has received the designation of Appalachian Trail Community by
the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Public celebrations and media events are
in the planning stages and will include an exciting day of fun at Walasi-Yi
in Union County (tentatively scheduled for March 22, 2011.)
March 22, 2011
SAVE THE DATE: Blairsville
- Union County A.T. Community Celebration
March 22, 2011 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Please plan to join in the festivities as we celebrate the designation of
Blairsville-Union County as an Appalachian Trail Community by the
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC).
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Two North GA Communities Receive ATC Trail Community Designation In March, two north Georgia communities received the ATC Trail Community designation. Dahlonega’s designation ceremony was held on March 18 and was followed by a weekend festival to celebrate the event. Blairsville/Union County’s designation ceremony took
place at Neel Gap on March 22. Click on photo at right to
see Photo Gallery. |
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March 23, 2011
Hike Inn Offers GATC Discounted Rate of $25 on March 23
Appalachian Education and Recreation Services (AERS), has set aside
Wednesday, March 23, as the first not-for-profit appreciation night at the
Len Foote Hike Inn to honor the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. On that
date, GATC may stay at the Hike Inn for the discounted rate of $25.
March 26, 2011
GATC
Shares in DNR Adopt-A-Stream Honor
The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club and Benton MacKaye Trail Association
joint water quality monitoring venture, The Three Forks Alliance, was
presented with the Georgia Adopt A Stream 2010 Outstanding Partnership and
Outreach Award on March 26.