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A brand new book regarding hiking in the Smoky Mountains was released by Amazon this past week. The book was written by William Hart and is called: 3000 Miles in the Great Smokies.

Grandfather Mountain State Park, home of the "Mile High Swinging Bridge" in North Carolina, has many opportunities for some outstanding hiking. This article discusses the trails visitors can hike to enjoy one of North Carolina's newest state parks.

President Barack Obama has signed legislation today that sets aside more than 2 million acres as protected wilderness. The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, a collection of nearly 170 separate measures, protects land, lakes and shorelines for future generations. It also represents one of the largest expansions of wilderness protection in a quarter-century, protecting vast tracts of land, hundreds of miles of rivers and trails, and historic sites and heritage areas.

Slough's location twenty miles west of Central London makes it a popular place for shopping, cultural opportunities and events. A hired vehicle and driver ensures that parking and navigation is never a problem.

Slough's location twenty miles west of Central London makes it a popular place for shopping, cultural opportunities and events. A hired vehicle and driver ensures that parking and navigation is never a problem.

Grandfather Mountain, near Linville, NC, officially became North Carolina's newest state park yesterday. The park is best known for its mile-high swinging bridge, the highest in America, built in 1952 by Hugh Morton.

"Are we out of this godforsaken Boulder Field yet?" The famous trek to the Key Hole on Longs Peak requires a difficult slog through the Boulder Field, a rugged section of "trail", roughly 2/3 of a mile in length and climbs about 800 feet. The incredible views on the other side makes it all worth it, as you can see by the pictures.

Make plans now to see the world famous flame azaleas at the summit of Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The spectacular display of wildflowers usually peak during the mid-to-late June time period. The hike to Gregory Bald is a roundtrip of 11.3 miles and a climb of more than 3000 feet, but is well worth the effort.

With over 800 miles of trails in the Smoky Mountains, how do know where to hike when visiting this National Park? The following article is a compilation of what I consider to be the absolute best hikes in the Smokies.

Nearly the entire length of the four-mile (one-way) hike to the summit of Mt. Rogers passes through open country, offering sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness as far as the eye can see. With the rocky outcroppings and the open views, it seems more like hiking in some places out west rather than in the Appalachian Mountains.

One of our prime hiking destinations for the week was a climb up 10,566-foot Avalanche Peak, located about eight miles from the park's east entrance. We put this hike at the top of our itinerary because it's one of the higher peaks in Yellowstone, and it didn't require any technical skills to reach the summit.

Just about everything in Sedona is perfect. It has the ideal dry, mild climate, dramatic red rock scenery that you can't find anywhere else, a fascinating culture, and hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and biking. If you're planning to visit Sedona, Arizona, there are so many wonderful things to see and do that you may have to prioritize

The Shining Rock Wilderness in North Carolina is truly a hikers paradise. The crown jewel in the wilderness is the Art Loeb Trail, which traverses the peaks, balds and ridgelines for more than 30 miles and provides access to Cold Mountain, the mountain made famous by the recent movie.

Considered by many to be "America's Favorite Drive", the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Along its route, the Parkway offers numerous hiking opportunities, including trails that lead to outstanding panoramic vantage points, or spectacular waterfalls.

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With nearly 360 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is an absolute hiker's paradise. Trails range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain peak climbs. Check out my hike reports & photos from the Keyhole on Longs Peak, The Loch, Odessa Lake, the Old Ute Trail, Sky Pond and Bluebird Lake.

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