Hiking, Backpacking Seminars Set for 5 Rivers In Alabama
August 8, 2008
Author and renowned outdoors enthusiast Joe Cuhaj of the Alabama Hiking Trail Society will conduct a series of hiking and backpacking seminars at 5 Rivers – Alabama’s Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort.
Daphne’s Cuhaj, who penned “Hiking Alabama” and co-authored “Paddling Alabama,” will offer advice and discuss hiking opportunities in Alabama for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
The series begins on August 23 at scenic 5 Rivers. Admission is free and registration is not required. The workshops, which begin at 1 p.m., are one-hour long with the exception of Backpacking 101, which will last two hours.
The seminar schedule is:
August 23 - Hiking in Alabama: Spectacular Destinations
September 13 - Essentials of Day Hiking
October 11 - Backpacking 101
November 15 - Backpack Cooking
January 10, 2009 - Hiking with Children (and the Dog)
February 7, 2009 - Trail Safety
The Alabama Hiking Trail Society will hold its annual convention March 6-7, 2009 at 5 Rivers. Visit www.Alabama5Rivers.com
for more information on scenic 5 Rivers.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR visit www.outdooralabama.com.
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DNR Reopens State Forest Campground and Trails in Lake and Osceola Counties
June 24, 2008
Department of Natural Resources forest recreation managers today announced that Silver Creek State Forest Campground in Lake County and several trails in Lake and Osceola counties (Evart Motorcycle Trail, Little Manistee Off-Road Vehicle Route and Little Manistee Trail) have reopened. These recreational facilities had been closed as a result of recent storm damage.
The Silver Creek hiking pathway remains closed until further notice. Questions may be directed to Todd Neiss, DNR recreation specialist, at (231) 775-9727, ext. 6045. Information regarding other camping, ORV riding, or hiking opportunities in Lake and Osceola counties may be found on the DNR’s Web site www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails, or by calling the DNR Cadillac Operations Service Center at (231) 775-9727, ext. 0 for the operator.
The DNR continues to caution canoeists using the Pine River to be aware of the numerous logjams upstream from Lincoln Bridge. The U.S. Forest Service, which manages the Pine River downstream from Lincoln Bridge, has suspended issuing river permits because of the large logjams blocking the river. Contact the Huron-Manistee National Forest at (231) 775 2421 for more information regarding this portion of the Pine River.
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Mickelson Trail Users to Share Trail With Marathoners This Weekend
June 3, 2008
DEADWOOD, S.D. – Mickelson Trail officials are reminding users that they will be sharing the trail with participants of the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon this Sunday (June 8).
“Non-marathon folks are more than welcome to use the trail during the weekend,” said Park Manager Dana Garry. “We just want to let them know that there will be a large number of other users on that stretch of the trail and ask that they be aware of slower-moving users.”
Marathon runners will start from Rochford at 7 a.m. (MT) and finish at the Deadwood Trailhead by approximately 4 p.m.
Garry says that observing proper trail etiquette, such as staying off to one side and announcing yourself when approaching behind another user, will allow all types of users to enjoy the trail comfortably and safely.
For more information on the Mickelson Trail, visit www.MickelsonTrail.com or call. (605) 584-3896.
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Gov. Blagojevich Announces nearly $950,000 in Recreational Trail Grants
May 19, 2008
Federal Recreational Trails Program projects in eight counties
SPRINGFIELD - Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced $949,800 in grants for multi-purpose recreational trail projects that will create or improve trails in eight Illinois counties. Funding for the projects is supported by the federal government’s Recreational Trails Program.
“These grants will increase recreation opportunities for people who love the outdoors - hikers, runners, bike riders, snowmobile riders, and boaters,” Gov. Blagojevich said. “The recreational trail projects supported by these federal and local funds are good news for both residents and visitors to these communities.”
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides up to 80 percent of the cost of the trail projects. RTP grants may be awarded for the acquisition of land from willing sellers, for trail construction and rehabilitation, restoration of areas damaged by unauthorized trail uses, construction of trail-related support facilities such as picnic areas, parking and restrooms, and for educational programs. The grant program is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation.
The grants for the projects announced today were recommended by the Illinois Greenways and Trails Council, which includes representatives of statewide motorized and non-motorized trail user organizations, statewide agency organizations, organizations with expertise in greenways and trails, and metro-area greenways and trails coalitions.
This year’s Recreational Trails Program grant recipients, grant amounts and project descriptions are listed below.
Des Plaines, City of (Cook County), $149,745 to construct approximately 1 mile of an equestrian/hiking trail. This trail will connect to a segment of the Des Plaines River Trail, currently under construction, along the Des Plaines River (part of IDNR’s Levee 50 Flood Control Project). (Local contact: Timothy Oakley, 847/391-5390).
Freeport Park District (Stephenson County), $104,000 to purchase a 165-horsepower tractor to groom the Jane Addams Trail and other public snowmobile trails within Stephenson County during the winter and to mow the shoulders of the Jane Addams Trail during warm weather months. (Local contact: Steve Ehlbeck, 815/235-6114).
Freeport Park District (Stephenson County), $144,000 to acquire a 50-foot wide corridor, 3.18 miles long that will be developed with a 12-foot wide graded path for snowmobile use and a 12-foot wide asphalt path (with two-foot aggregate shoulders) for bicycling and walking. This corridor will tie into the Jane Addams Trail. (Local contact: Steve Ehlbeck, 815/235-6114).
Glenview Park District (Cook County), $55,280 to construct 1.8 miles of limestone screenings nature trail with associated interpretive signs at the 123-acre Grove National Historic Landmark. (Local contact: Steve Swanson, 847/299-6096).
Highland Park Park District (Lake County), $26,160 to design, fabricate and install 28 trail signs (interpretive, trail marker, trail head and site map) to be placed along the three miles of trails within the 97-acre Heller Nature Center. (Local contact: Jeff Smith, 847/433-6901).
Kane County Forest Preserve District (Kane County), $192,960 to construct approximately 3.5 miles of equestrian/hiking trails, a shelter for horses and riders, and a primitive horse campground at Burnidge Forest Preserve. (Local contact: Monica Meyers, 630/232-5980).
Openlands (Cook/DuPage/Will counties), $28,055 to design, fabricate and install approximately 330 various water trail signs along 40 miles of the DuPage River in DuPage and Will counties and along 20 miles of the Salt Creek in DuPage and Cook counties. Signs will include directional signs for parking, launches/landings, portages, dams, and bridges; map signs; and, signs on bridges that face car traffic to raise public awareness of the water trail. (Local contact: Laura Barghusen, 312/863-6253).
Shelbyville, City of (Shelby County), $200,000 to construct a one-mile extension of the General Dacey Trail, a snowmobile/bicycle/hiking trail. As with the first two sections of this trail, this phase will be a 10-foot wide limestone screenings trail with two-foot shoulders. The trail will be constructed on both City of Shelbyville and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ property. (Local contact: Gary Crowder, 217/774-5531).
Yorkville, City of (Kendall County), $49,600 to construct approximately 3/4-mile of nature trail, an interpretive shelter and signs within the 7.5-acre Wheaton Woods Park. (Local contact: David Mogle, 630/553-4341.nbsp;
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Beyond Becoming An Outdoor Woman
April 26, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C.- Registration is now open for two upcoming events in the Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, a hands-on and fun way to learn outdoor skills presented by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
Whether hiking, camping or fishing on a pristine mountain stream, confidence and knowledge is always an advantage. The Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program is custom designed to provide advantages.
- The two events are:
An outdoor skills course at McDowell Nature Preserve in Mecklenburg County on May 17-18. Fishing, archery, basic camping and backpacking are covered in this overnight event. Also covered are kayaking, outdoor cooking and lake and stream ecology. - A fly-fishing experience at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education near Brevard on Aug. 2. You’ll learn stream ecology, knot tying, fly-tying, casting and equipment basics, along with fishing on the Davidson River, one of America’s 100 best trout streams.
“Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is designed for women looking to expand their experience, not necessarily those who are experienced,” said BB Gillen, outdoor skills coordinator for the Wildlife Resources Commission. “The intention of Beyond BOW is to increase experiences. So, the whole thing is about learning new outdoors skills and how to perform them safely, while having fun and sharing in the camaraderie.”
Participation is open to women ages 18 and older. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis with fees paid in advance. Registration deadline for the outdoors skills course is April 30. Registration deadline for the fly fishing experience is July 21. For additional information, call (919) 707-0172.
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