By Javier Folgar Re-measurements and relocations of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) have brought the total mileage of the footpath to 2,189.2 miles, an increase of 3.9 miles from last year’s mileage of 2,185.3. This mileage is carefully documented in the Trail’s official guidebooks, which include the Appalachian Trail Data BookContinue Reading
by Anna Lee Zanetti Hike along Deep Creek Trail on November’s Classic Hike of the Smokies. Hikers will reward themselves with breathtaking views of the 80 foot Toms Branch Falls and other waterfalls and cemeteries throughout the trip. Hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead this Friends of GreatContinue Reading
by Anna Lee Zanetti Join Friends of the Smokies for a full day of hiking on a Classic Hike deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along Pretty Hollow Gap Trail in Cataloochee Valley, followed by elk viewing. Hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead this Friends ofContinue Reading
A Hike of 2,180 Miles Lights the Way for Area Artists by Lori Greenberg What happens when two women who are impassioned about people, the arts, and mental health join forces? A great deal of joy and creativity! This is what occurred when I met EJ Horrocks in December. EJContinue Reading
A Little Bit of Pisgah in One Ride by Sam White The Laurel Mountain/Pilot Cove/ trails are some of the best in Pisgah. You get a little of everything Pisgah National Forest has to offer. The starting point of this ride begins just above the North Mills River Campground. FollowContinue Reading
Family Offering Outdoor Adventures Brings the “Next Big Thing” to Asheville by Jeff Greiner In 1971, when my family started Wildwater, the first whitewater rafting outfitter in the Southeast, little did we realize our company would be known as trend-setters in outdoor recreation. Not only did my parents start aContinue Reading
Swank 65 – November 11, 2012www.blueridgeadventures.net NCCX Cyclocross Series – www.nccyclocross.com Race #3 – Sun. October 28, 2012 – Boone, NC Race #4 – Sun. November 4, 2012 – Salisbury, NC Race #5 – Sun. November 11, 2012 – Wilkesboro, NC Race #6 – Sat. November 17, 2012 – Durham,Continue Reading
