http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ American Hiking Society. The voice of America's Hikers since 1976. This site features photos and commentary from American Hiking Society staff members. en-us goodhunt@comcast.net 2008-06-01T14:43:03-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/06/national-trails-day-2008join-us-on-the-trail-on-lookout-mountain.html American Hiking Society and the National Park Service will be celebrating National Trails Day on Saturday June 7 on the Bluff Trail in Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park in Chattanooga, TN, USA. This video highlights a workshop we held... 71081@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Volunteerism 2008-06-01T14:43:03-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/04/volunteers-needed-to-help-maintain-trails-on-lookout-mountain.html The Bluff Trail on Lookout Mountain This is part of the Great Eastern Trail Do you like to hike? If so, your help is needed to help maintain the hiking trails in the Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park on... 69882@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Volunteerism 2008-04-30T15:22:52-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/04/insurance-and-liability-issues-for-trail-clubsan-interview-with-insurance-expert-don-pachner.html Today I interviewed Don Pachner, President of Pachner & Associates. Don specializes in providing insurance polices for outdoor clubs. Don was recently awarded the New York New Jersey Trail Conference's "Extra Mile Award" "for his ambitious project of creating insurance... 69148@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Multimedia 2008-04-11T10:39:23-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/04/reflection-riding-spring-wildflower-festival-native-plant-saleapril-1113-2008-in-chattanooga.html Friday, April 11, 2008 9:00am to 5:00pm � Native Plant Sale 11:00am to 12:00noon � Hummingbirds � Join Chris Mahoney, RR Volunteer and representative of Wildlife Habitat Yard Services for an informative talk on Hummingbirds and how to attract... 68978@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Natural History 2008-04-07T12:22:16-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/04/help-eradicate-garlic-mustard-at-kennesaw-mountain-national-battlefield-april-12.html Photos courtesy of National Park Service The Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club needs your help! Garlic Mustard has invaded the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield, and volunteers are needed to help pull this invasive plant on Saturday April 12, 2008 starting at... 68865@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Volunteerism 2008-04-03T15:42:25-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/04/are-you-a-master-backcountry-chef.html Throughout 2008 American Hiking Society will be searching for the best frontcountry and backcountry recipes for our new Volunteer Vacation cookbook. Submit your recipes with a photo and a short story about the Volunteer Vacation or outdoor excursion where... 68861@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ American Hiking Happenings 2008-04-03T14:34:40-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/03/across-st-marks-national-wildlife-refuge-on-the-florida-trail.html I love winter backpacking! In the mountains here in the southeast, the views can be great, the insects non-existent, and the days can be mild. I've hiked some great trails in the winter including the Alabama section of the... 68670@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Great Places to Hike 2008-03-29T18:25:06-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/03/the-rockharvesting-travesty.html An editorial appears today's Chattanooga Times entitled "The Rock-Harvesting Travesty." As many of you are probably aware, the Cumberland Trail has been threatened by rock harvesting. American Hiking Society applauds this editorial, and encourages Tennesseans to contact your elected officials... 68540@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Conservation 2008-03-26T16:03:31-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/03/alabama-touts-path-to-appalachian-trail-in-georgia-an-audio-story-from-npr-morning-edition.html Today, NPR Morning Edition covered the Pinhoti Trail dedication, and addressed the issue of connecting the Pinhoti to the Appalachian Trail. You can listen to the 3 minute, 57 second piece at the following link. The transcript from the story... 68476@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Hiking in the News 2008-03-25T08:39:08-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/03/americas-most-amazing-day-hikes.html Recently several Staff members at American Hiking Society were contacted by a reporter from Forbes who asked us about some of our favorite day hikes. I spoke with the reporter for quite a while, and I rattled off some of... 68422@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Great Places to Hike 2008-03-23T09:07:42-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/03/more-than-just-a-long-walk-in-the-woods.html Plaque Installed at Last Weeks Trail Dedication Photo provided by Alabama Hiking Trail Society This piece appeared in today's Anniston Star. It was written by Joe Cuhaj of the Alabama Hiking Trail Society. The year 1925 was a historic... 68418@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Hiking in the News 2008-03-23T08:29:34-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/03/hikers-walk-appalachian-trail-to-raise-funds-for-the-great-eastern-trail.html Andy Grizzell, Susan Baxley, and their dog Corley This week, Susan Baxley, Andy Grizzell, and their 2 year old dog Corley will set out from Springer Mountain, Georgia and attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Some months ago, Susan... 68146@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Great Eastern Trail 2008-03-15T08:53:31-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/03/join-american-hiking-society-to-support-reforming-the-mining-act-of-1872.html American Hiking Society is a proud member of the Outdoor Alliance, which is a consortium of human powered recreation groups working cooperatively to protect our nation's lands and waters. The Outdoor Alliance recently produced a video to raise awareness about... 68145@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Conservation 2008-03-15T08:23:50-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/02/alone-across-alaska-an-interview-with-buck-nelson.html In June 2006, Bruce "Buck" Nelson set off to walk and paddle across Alaska's Brooks Range. The trip took him through some of the most remote wilderness areas in North America. Buck chronicled his adventure in a video entitled... 67461@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Hiking Stories 2008-02-28T16:55:02-05:00 http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/archives/2008/01/the-tennessean-covers-rock-harvesting-on-cumberland-trail.html On Wednesday January 16, Nashville's daily paper The Tennessean published an article written by Staff Writer Anne Paine about the rock harvesting that is taking place along the Cumberland Trail. This issue was recently the focus of an American Hiking... 65706@http://americanhiking.chattablogs.com/ Conservation 2008-01-17T16:09:41-05:00