Details Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock and the adjoining Citico Creek Wilderness in Tennessee were no-brainers for inclusion as designated Wilderness Areas because so little has changed in the region since Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto came through the area in the early 1500s. Too rugged even for timbering, the rugged area retains its primitive feel amid its … Continue reading GetBackpacking! Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock/Citico Creek Wilderness →

Fall rolls around and, dang!, you realize you’ve all but shot your vacation. And here it is, the best time to be backpacking. What is a backpacker to do? Take a Weekend Quick Escape, with GetBackpacking! This fall, we’re introducing a new series of quick trips aimed at folks who’ve burned through their vacation time, … Continue reading GetBackpacking! Weekend Quick Escape: Rock Castle Gorge (Virginia) →

Details This Meetup is posted on both the Triangle and Triad GetHiking! sites. You only need to register on one site. The 5 peaks of Hanging Rock is a hiking adventure that covers Hanging Rock, Wolf's Rock, House Rock, Cook's Wall, and Moore's Knob in one day. It's approximately 10.5 miles with an elevation gain … Continue reading GetHiking! 5 Peaks of Hanging Rock →

Love the trail but uncertain about your wayfinding skills? This three-hour session goes over basic map and compass skills, then hits the trail to offer key tips on how to follow and stay on the trail, how to find it again if you stray, and how to explore off trail. We’ll start with a 30-minute … Continue reading GetOriented! Finding Your Way in the Woods →