Dahlonega Trail Fest 2013

As spring is sprung and the irresistible romantic fancies of young men and women turn to thoughts of frolicking 2,185.9 miles through the forest, we know it’s time for Dahlonega, Georgia’s, Trail Fest 2013. Trail Fest celebrates the passing of winter and the reemergence of …

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 …

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 …

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 …