The 16th Annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival held in Dahlonega, GA, the weekend of April 20, 2012 rocked. There was more music than you could shake a banjo at, and plenty of seriously cool doodads to purchase and marvel over for years to come. …
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Why Do Hikers Trek the Appalachian Trail?
The Appalachian Trail means different things to different people. It’s more than just a great alibi when you want leave the governor’s office and fly to Argentina to hang out with your girlfriend. Much more. The motivations, goals and hopes of those who hit the …
Franklin, NC’s Appalachian Trail Festival, March 30th – April 1st
Historic Franklin, NC, will host the April Fool’s Trail Days this weekend in honor of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. (No, this isn’t a joke. Probably.) Franklin is a mere 11 miles from the AT and is the perfect haven from the often cold, rainy weather in early …
Forsyth County’s 2012 Spring-Summer Activity Guide
Here’s the most up-to-date information on recreational activities and camp programs in Forsyth County. The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department’s 2012 Spring-Summer Activity Guide is tremendously helpful and easy to use. You’ll refer to it often when you want to know about camps, athletics and …
Pictures from Dahlonega’s Trail Fest
Dahlonega, GA — one of the world’s coolest unknown places — rocked in a different way on Saturday, March 17th as the town welcomed Trail Fest 2012. Vendors, thru-hikers and dreamers collected for the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful day and one another. Representatives from …
The Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls
Let’s begin with the bad news: The only way to get to the Len Foote Hike Inn is by walking five-miles on a moderate trail. Now for the good news: The only way to get to the Len Foote Hike Inn is by walking five-miles …
Dahlonega’s Appalachian Trail Fest
Dahlonega has been selected by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to be an official Appalachian Trail Community, due to its proximity to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. In recognition of this honor, Trail Fest will be held in Dahlonega during the weekend of March 16th …