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Hiking News - August 2008
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Friday, 22 August 2008According to town officials in Sherborn, Massachusetts, the Sherborn Highway Department recently cleared a trail that would link the streets of Greenwood and Washington. This trail measures about a quarter of mile and is open to hikers. Blazing the said trail, which connects to the Bailey Trail, was made possible by the easement which was granted by the Buntin family.
Town officials also stated that the Conservation Commission is currently working on installing the sign which will be placed at the new trail entrance that can be found across 21 Greenwood Street.
For more details on this news, please visit www.boston.com.
Thursday, 21 August 2008Hikers as well as other nature lovers will have a great time in exploring the trails at the Pere Marquette State Park, located about five miles west of Grafton in the state of Illinois.
The said park features about ten trails which offer a total of 10 miles of hiking pleasure. Trails vary in difficulty - from easy, moderately difficult or hilly, and difficult. Hikers can look forward to the breathtaking sight that await them when they walk along the cliffs overlo oking nine vistas of the Illinois River and its surrounding islands.
Aside from hiking, people can enjoy horse riding, mountain biking, walking, and camping in the said area.
For more details on this news, please visit www.stltoday.com.
Wednesday, 20 August 2008The Forest Service employees in Rochester, Vermont closed public access to several hiking trails, sites, and bridges in Vermont after the flash flooding events on the Green Mountain National Forest.
The closed hiking trails include Robert Frost, Leicester Hollow Trail, and North Branch. Developed recreation sites such as Moosalamoo Campground, Texas Falls, Peavine, and Bingo Brook Campground sites, and bridges - Texas Falls and Falls of Lana - are also closed.
In muddy areas which are still passable, Forest Service officials advised hikers and visitors to exercise extreme caution during their travel.
The Forest Service and state and local officials are currently discussing ways to fix the damaged areas.
For more details on this news, please visit www.fs.fed.us.
Friday, 15 August 2008The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) this fall is making it easy to experience the softer side of outdoor adventure in New Hampshire's Pinkham Notch, part of the Mt. Washington Valley. Working with local partners Great Glen Trails and Wildcat Mountain, AMC is offering an all-inclusive "Rivers to Peaks" destination package with a combined lodging, meal, and guided activity, saving of up to 18 percent. The three-night package includes accommodations, meals, and naturalist progr ams at AMC's Joe Dodge Lodge, guided canoeing or kayaking with Great Glen Trails, scenic ride on the Wildcat Express Gondola, and trail running or Nordic walking at Great Glen Trails.
Staying at AMC's Joe Dodge Lodge, located at the base of Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine, guests are centrally located to explore Pinkham Notch. Hiking trails that range from easy to challenging start steps from the lodge, and guests can join shorter AMC naturalist-guided walks to a forest waterfall and popular vantage points for views of Mt. Washington. After-dinner naturalist talks will focus on topics such as White Mountain mammals, history, and weather.
The multi-day Pinkham Notch itinerary also features a full day of flat water canoeing or kayaking in the midst of diverse natural habitat, providing good opportunities for spotting moose, bald eagles, and other wildlife. While out on the water, Great Glen Guides will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna, history, and topography. Trips are designed for first time paddlers and experts alike.
A bird's eye view of Mt. Washington is the star attraction on the Wildcat Express Gondola, which rounds out the mix of hiking, naturalist walks, and paddling in Pinkham Notch with a ride to the top of Wildcat Mountain, one of New Hampshire's famed 4,000 footers. The gondola's aerial perspective is matched by the 360-degree vista from the summit, making it the ideal spot to gaze out at the brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows of foliage season blanketing the White Mountains. Take the round-trip on the gondola or hike down one of Wildcat's ski trails for yet another viewpoint.
Rates and Reservations
AMC's Pinkham Notch "Rivers to Peaks" package is $285, plus taxes, per person for adult non-members ($260 for members) and is available for Sunday-Thursday night stays starting September 1 through October 9, 2008. For reservations, call (603) 466-2727.
The package includes: three-night accommodations at Joe Dodge Lodge in a private family room for up to five people with shared bath, or private bunkroom for up to four people with shared bath; all meals, including dinner, breakfast, and trail lunch (dinner includes freshly baked bread, soup, salad, entree, and dessert); AMC naturalist programs Wednesday through Friday; Great Glen Trails paddling guide, instruction, and canoe or kayak; round-trip ride on the Wildcat Express Gondola; and trail running or Nordic walking at Great Glen Trails with use of walking poles. Individuals may be subject to a single supplement.
Starting August 15, visit AMC's Fall Planning Guide at www.outdoors.org/fallguide for more details about fall family weekends, scenic fall foliage deals and packages, and 50+ adventures.
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the nation. With 90,000 members in the Northeast and beyond, the non-profit AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC supports natural resource conservation while encouraging responsible recreation, based on the philosophy that successful, long-term conservation depends upon firsthand enjoyment of the natural environment.
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www.outdoors.org
Wednesday, 13 August 2008The North Country Trail Association's Itasca Moraine & Laurentian Lakes chapters, together with the Itasca State Park and the Arvig Communications System, will be hosting a Hiking Fest at the Itasca State Park in Minnesota next Saturday, August 23.
The free all-day hiking event is open to the public and it includes a wide range of activities including hikes on the North Country Scenic Trail, guided hikes, as well as activities for children and the whole family. It will include workshops in which participants can learn more about the North Country Trail, the health benefits of hiking, and geo-caching. There will also be a concert and a free cookout dinner.
The North Country Trail Association is a non-profit organization that aims to maintain and promote the North Country Scenic Trail.
For more details on this news, please visit www.mnbiketrails.com.
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