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Topic: Hikers
Preparing for the change in temperature to be expected during the day, my common question was, “just how cold does it get up there?” A beautiful ride to get to our destination, we found ourselves in Idaho Springs before we headed to the top. Mount Evans is the highest summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The 14,271 foot peak is located in the Mount Evans Wilderness. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Dodging the Roadkill: Riding the Rockies
One of the many day trips I took was through the Rockies. It took me a couple of miles before it REALLY hit me that I was actually in THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS! Almost a surreal experience. The first thing I noticed was the smell. The cool crisp mountain air filled with the fresh smell of pine trees. It’s a beautiful entrance to one of the world’s most famous landmarks. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Riding the Natchez Trace Parkway
Today, the Natchez Trace Parkway and bridge, commemorates the path used by early explorers. It’s a recreational favorite among bikers, bicyclists, hikers, campers, boaters and just about anyone who enjoys the great outdoors, surrounded by incredible history. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Clarksville Rotary Club donates Trail Signage to Rotary Park
The 20 signs were designed and placed by the Friends of Rotary Park group along each of the trails to better define the areas. ![]() (L to R) Friends of Rotary President Stacey Gray, Montgomery County Parks Director Jerry Allbert and Rotarian Betty Burchett. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee State Natural Areas Program Offers Two Mid-Winter Hikes in Middle Tennessee on January 26th
On the Short Springs hike, hikers will pass beautiful waterfalls on scenic trails. Virgin Falls has one of Tennessee’s best-loved hiking trails. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Fort Campbell’s Outdoor Recreation December Activities
Helmets, bikes and transportation are provided. Chickasaw Trace is a small 300 acre park bordering the Duck River just southwest of Nashville, TN. It may be small but this park offers some of the best mountain biking in Middle Tennessee. It has something to offer cyclists of all levels of experience. Preregistration is required by 4:00pm on November 29th. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Tennessee State Parks First Hikes in Middle Tennessee
Each state park hosted a First Hike to herald in 2012 and the beginning of Tennessee State Parks’ 75th Anniversary celebration. While hikers had a variety of trail types, distances and interpretive programs to choose from – over the course of two days, approximately 900 participants came out to cover more than 115 miles during these First Hikes across Tennessee. The following are the First Hike highlights for Middle Tennessee. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Tennessee State Parks Kick Off 75th Anniversary with First Hikes of the New Year
“We are very excited to announce Tennessee State Parks’ 75th Anniversary and felt this series of First Hikes would be a fitting way to commence the various celebrations slated throughout the year and across the state,” said Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau. “Following the old Gaelic tradition of ‘first footing,’ the First Hikes are meant to encourage all Tennesseans to hit the trail and get 2012 started on the right foot.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
National Trails Day “Made with all Natural Ingredients” Celebration June 4th
The theme for National Trails Day 2011, Made With All Natural Ingredients, encourages all Americans to get outside, connect with local outdoor clubs, businesses, community groups, and parks and recreation departments as well as federal land managing agencies to experience, appreciate and celebrate the natural places where we can find a spread of scenery, a plateful of peace, and a heap of happiness and health. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
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