http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:14:09 -0700 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:31:18 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m10d11-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner  Rottenwood Creek Trail in CRNRA (c) Nathan Sears Chattahochee River National Recreation Area Overview  Learn more about this National Parks history, future and current challenges from its increasingly urbanized watershe... Atlanta CRNRA Table of Contents Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:31:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m10d11-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Fall-foliage-viewing-at-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Peak fall colors at CRNRA (c) Nathan SearsThe Chattahoochee provides year round recreation for millions. One of the best seasons to enjoy the string of parks along this river is the fall. With numerous park units offering varied hiking experiences yo... Atlanta CRNRA Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:58:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Fall-foliage-viewing-at-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Glacier-National-Park-Crown-of-the-Continent?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park (c) Nathan SearsWith more than 700 miles of trails, breathtaking mountain scenery, bountiful wildlife, countless lakes and waterfalls Glacier National Park has rightly earned a place as one of the most cherished... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:09:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Glacier-National-Park-Crown-of-the-Continent?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Mount-Rainier-National-Park?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner The surrounding mountains of Mt. Rainier National Park (c) Nathan SearsJust a few hours from Seattle the mounatian's peak is a staple of the Seattle skyline enticing visitors to journey out of the city and into the wilderness. At Sunrise Point, ... DESTINATIONS Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:15:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Mount-Rainier-National-Park?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Zion-National-Park-red-rock-heaven?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Zion National Park's entrance (c) Nathan SearsRoughly 1/15 of the size of Yellowstone this eden of Navajo Sandstone is filled with endless treasures that make it one of the most unique parks in the system.  Like much of Utah the park was once in... DESTINATIONS Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:04:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Zion-National-Park-red-rock-heaven?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Americas-Best-Idea-Introducing-the-National-Parks?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner A bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.  One of the symbols of the National Park System (c) Nathan SearsThe National Parks are a hikers paradise, but that is not what makes them so great.  As Ken Burns' new documentary T... EVENTS DESTINATIONS Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:19:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Americas-Best-Idea-Introducing-the-National-Parks?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d25-CRNRA-closures-officially-announced?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Closures at numerous Chattahoochee park units (c) Nathan SearsAfter several days of no official word from the National Park Service today they announced via their website park closures to numersous units as well as the river itself fro... Atlanta CRNRA Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:24:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d25-CRNRA-closures-officially-announced?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Atlanta-Flood-during-after-and-beyond-to-recovery-at-Atlantas-parks?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Below you will find all the information you need on the recent Atlanta flood and its impact on local parks and hiking and recreation trails around Atlanta. If your home, family or business was not directly effected by this devastating flood taking a ... Atlanta CRNRA Table of Contents Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:20:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Atlanta-Flood-during-after-and-beyond-to-recovery-at-Atlantas-parks?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d24-How-to-avoid-getting-lost-hiking-and-find-your-way-if-you-do?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Maps and compass essential tools (c) Nathan SearsRecent comments by Iranian President Ahmadinejad have reignited the hope of release in the families of three American hikers and put their ordeal back in the spotlight.  These ... Safety tips Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:16:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d24-How-to-avoid-getting-lost-hiking-and-find-your-way-if-you-do?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Atlanta-flooding-damage-at-West-Palisades-unit-of-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Rottenwood Creek multi-use trail unrecognizable after flood (c) Nathan SearsOne of the most devastated park units is the West Palisades unit of the CRNRA.  The area has been almost completely under water for nearly a full 24 hours.  It is&n... Atlanta CRNRA Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:55:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Atlanta-flooding-damage-at-West-Palisades-unit-of-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Atlanta-flood-damage-Powers-Bridge-unit-of-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner The trails of Powers Island swamped by the flood waters (c) Nathan SearsPowers Island across from the Cochran Shoals unit of the parks suffered significant damage during the flooding.  Not only were the trails on the island completely wiped out,... Atlanta CRNRA Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:07:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Atlanta-flood-damage-Powers-Bridge-unit-of-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Atlanta-flooding-damage-Cochran-Shoals-unit-of-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Flooding damageat Cochran Shoals unit of CRNRA (c) Nathan SearsThe Cochran Shoals unit of the park faired reasonably well considering much of it likely spent Monday night under the waters of the overflowing Chattahoochee.  That is to s... Atlanta CRNRA Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:39:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Atlanta-flooding-damage-Cochran-Shoals-unit-of-CRNRA?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Damages-from-Atlanta-flooding-match-historic-water-levels?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Trail damage at popular Cochran Shoals unit of CRNRA (c) Nathan SearsThe sun came out today and many smaller creek and stream water levels are falling to more manageable levels. However for many of the main waterways around Atlanta including the Chat... Atlanta CRNRA Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:01:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Damages-from-Atlanta-flooding-match-historic-water-levels?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Flooding-devastates-Atlanta-and-Georgia-parks-and-trails?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Flooding shuts down numerous area parks (c) Nathan SearsThe recent rain and flooding in Atlanta and North Georgia is some of the most severe and widespread in the history of the region.  Everywhere you hear a similiar story.  It h... Atlanta CRNRA Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:12:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Flooding-devastates-Atlanta-and-Georgia-parks-and-trails?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d14-National-Public-Lands-Day-and-Ken-Burns-Documentary?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Zion Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah (c) Nathan SearsSaying that the weekend of September 26th and 27th may be one of the biggest weekends in recent National Park history may be just a bit overstating the importance of Ken Burns’ documentary... EVENTS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:50:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d14-National-Public-Lands-Day-and-Ken-Burns-Documentary?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Ultimate-Blue-Ridge-Parkway-Itinerary?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner  Sunrise at Mt. Pisgah Inn along the Blue Ridge Parkway (c) Nathan SearsBase Camp – Mt. Pisgah Campground or Mt. Pisgah InnThe Mount Pisgah Campground is located at nearly 5,000 ft. and directly across from the Mt. Pisgah Inn and its ... DESTINATIONS Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:26:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Ultimate-Blue-Ridge-Parkway-Itinerary?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Best-Weekend-Getaway-The-Blue-Ridge-Parkway?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner  Sunset along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Cold Mountain Overlook (c) Nathan SearsFew are the instances where mankind does not destroy or depreciate the value of nature with his presence. Too often today we see roads and bridges hastily built with ... DESTINATIONS Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:25:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Best-Weekend-Getaway-The-Blue-Ridge-Parkway?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Best-Atlanta-hikes-Big-Trees-Forest-Preserve?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner The sign at the Big Tree Forest Preserve's main entrance (c) Nathan SearsWalking through the idyllic setting that is Sandy Springs’ Big Tree Forest Preserve it is hard to imagine that this site was once targeted as the location of jus... Atlanta DESTINATIONS Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:03:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Best-Atlanta-hikes-Big-Trees-Forest-Preserve?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Best-of-Georgia-State-Parks-Canyon-Climbers-Club?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Tullulah Gorge Trail sign at a Canyon Climbers Club trail (c) Nathan SearsHaving trouble staying motivated at the gym? Want to get outside, but not sure where to start? Why not join one of Georgia’s most exclusive clubs. No, this... DESTINATIONS Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:30:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Best-of-Georgia-State-Parks-Canyon-Climbers-Club?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Best-North-Georgia-hikes-Panther-Creek-Falls?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner Panther Creek Trailhead (c) Nathan SearsThere are few perfect trails in the world. That said there are plenty right here in Georgia that seem to come awfully close. There is little doubt that one of those trails is Georgia’s Panther Creek Falls... DESTINATIONS Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:53:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10310-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Best-North-Georgia-hikes-Panther-Creek-Falls?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Hiking-Examiner