Southeastern backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking and snowboarding.
Posted in Events in the Southeast on Jun 2nd, 2008
Today Georgia Governer Sonny Purdue announced the initiative Get Outdoors Georgia for the purposes of encouraging families especially with kids to visit Georgia’s State Parks to take in the natural beauty and promote health and exercise.
The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan or (SCORP) will be doing a five year study from 2008 - 2013 and [...]
Posted in Events in the Southeast, Hikes on May 19th, 2008
For those of you who enjoy hiking in the Dyersburg, Tennessee area will have the opportunity to do more of it while contributing to your community by help the TTA-(a member of the The Southeast Foot Trails Coalition) cut a new trail in the area as well as meet with club members and [...]
Posted in Events in the Southeast, Uncategorized on May 7th, 2008
I came across this article while looking around at summer camps for my daughter. I had a great time every time I went to camp growing up and she is interested in trying it out. Here is some interesting stuff I found about it at a travel blog:
Summer camp, long the domain of the 16-and-under [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Events in the Southeast, Uncategorized on May 1st, 2008
Beginning August 5th, 2008, Karl Meltzer will be taking on the insane feat of running, thats right running the length of the Appalachian Trail. Starting at the northern terminus at Mt. Kathadin in Maine all the way to Springer Mountain in Georgia in less than 47 days.
Check in often for progress reports and show your [...]
Posted in Events in the Southeast on Mar 21st, 2008
Take the family out tonight for a quick little moonlight hike! This can be a great time of year to take advantage of the fact that while Spring is officially here the leaves are still not out on the trees so you can hike with ease on most any trail of your choice.
If you [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Events in the Southeast, Hikes on Mar 1st, 2008
Backpackers and others interested in the outdoors, hiking and camping in the south or those who may even have aspirations of joining the nearly 10,000 others who have hiked the AT. and its 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine should check out the workshop being hosted by professionals and outdoor gear retailers and discussions backpacking [...]
Posted in Events in the Southeast, Outdoor Gear, Snowboarding on Feb 5th, 2008
Another great deal from this top-notch fly shop but you will want to snag this offer while you can. It only lasts until March 1st!
Get a free dozen flies with any purchase $100 or more (1 per customer) Click this link: TheRiversEdge.com and (use coupon code: FREEFLIES) in the comments field at checkout.
Posted in Events in the Southeast on Jan 24th, 2008
The end of the trilogy. The third and final installment of this series of fly fishing clinics held at Panola Mountain State Park. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan 26, 2008 from 10am-12pm. Its available to the graduates of the basic and experienced fly fishers. The main focus of this portion of the [...]
Posted in Events in the Southeast on Jan 17th, 2008
Event: Fly Fishing Clinic (Youth)
This Saturday between 10am and 11:30 am at Panola Mountain State Park, a youth fly fishing clinic will be held that goes over things you should know like equipment, casting, safety issues etc…The instructors C. H. Brown and Michael Reilley recommending dressing appropriately in long pants and hiking shoes, and bringing [...]
Posted in Events in the Southeast on Jan 11th, 2008
Found another one of the great events in North Georgia that may be up your alley for this Saturday. If your into it, you could rent a Canoe, Kayak and float down the Etowah River in Rome, Georgia! The launch point is Dixon Landing – Just off the By-Pass and take-out is at [...]
