Happy Trails!
Happy Take a Hike Day! Take a break and enjoy getting outside today! 👣
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National Trails System Act
The National Trails System Act created the National Trails System back today in 1968. The Act created national trails to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of trails while encouraging greater public access. The Act established four classes of trails: national scenic trails, national historic trails, national recreation trails, and side or connecting trails. The first …
National Trails Day 👣
Happy National Trails Day today! Today kicks off the Great Outdoors Month of June! Did you know that there are over 18,000 miles of trails in the national park system? And did you know that there are 158,000 miles of trails in national forests and grasslands? So, we have lots of trails to explore in …
Smoky, the Black Bear
Many years ago back in 2001, my husband and I were in the dating stage of our relationship. We had a great relationship and had started talking about vacations. He suggested doing a camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I had never camped before and hadn’t visited more than one or two …