The Appalachian Voice Archives | Page 74 of 300

Safeguarding our shared natural heritage

By Tom Cormons | August 11, 2018 |

Our executive director shares his thoughts on protecting our shared lands and waters in the face of powerful industry.

Hidden Treasures #6: West Virginia

By AV's Intern Team | August 10, 2018 |

The Cranberry Glades area of Monongahela National Forest encompasses four rare mountain bogs and includes longer and shorter hiking options. The volunteer-made Spotted Salamander Trail in Kanawha State Forest is especially accommodating for visitors with physical and visual challenges.

Hidden Treasures #6: Tennessee

By AV's Intern Team | August 10, 2018 |

Martha Sundquist State Forest offers a rare state forest hiking trail in Tennessee. Hikers can also visit restored section of the historic Unicoi Turnpike in Cherokee National Forest.

Hidden Treasures #6: Virginia

By AV's Intern Team | August 10, 2018 |

The Jefferson National Forest’s Guest River Gorge Trail and George Washington National Forest’s Mt. Pleasant are both well worth visiting.

Hidden Treasures #6: South Carolina

By Hannah Gillespie | August 10, 2018 |

Waterfalls abound in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Sumter National Forest.

Hidden Treasures #6: Ohio

By Hannah Gillespie | August 10, 2018 |

The Monroe Outlook, Monroe Overlook Trail and Wildcat Hollow Trail offer varying degrees of challenge in Wayne National Forest.

Hidden Treasures #6: North Carolina

By AV's Intern Team | August 10, 2018 |

Harper Creek Falls Pisgah National Forest (828) 759-0005 In the Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area of Pisgah National Forest near Collettsville, N.C., the 50-foot Harper Creek Falls cascades over slanted rocks. One way to see the falls is through a fairly easy 1.75-mile hike on the Harper Creek Trail. When the trail splits, take the…

Hidden Treasures #6: Maryland

By Hannah Gillespie | August 10, 2018 |

Poplar Lick Trail Savage River State Forest (301) 895-5759 At over 54,000 acres, Grantsville’s Savage River State Forest is the largest state forest in Maryland and an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with designated areas for hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and off-road vehicles. The Poplar Lick Trail is a moderate 6-mile path on the remains of a…

Hidden Treasures #6: Kentucky

By AV's Intern Team | August 10, 2018 |

The Auxier Ridge Trail and nearby trails in Daniel Boone National Forest’s Red River Gorge offer stunning hiking, while the Little Shepherd Trail provides a beautiful drive along Pine Mountain and Kentenia State Forest.