Posts tagged “Trip Planning”

Stretching along the iconic, misty ridges of the Appalachian Mountains in west central and southwest Virginia, the 1.8 million acres of the jointly managed Washington and Jefferson National Forests make up one of the largest blocks of public land in the eastern United States.  Steeped in American history, the area was once home to Native American populations and early colonists who survived on the abundance of the land.  During both the Revolutionary War and the Civil... (Read more…)

Longing to feel the cooling mist of a waterfall during the dog days of summer?  Want to walk the very beginning steps of the Appalachian Trail?  Well, the Chattahooche and the Oconee National Forests of Northern Georgia await!  Two diverse forests, brought together under joint management, offer a variety of landscapes, vistas and recreation opportunities that can please just about anyone! The rugged Chattahooche, labeled a true “hiker’s paradise” is home Springer... (Read more…)