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Trailblazer Extraordinaire

Josh Shapiro’s dedication to preserving forest footpaths in the Great Smokies is matched by his hopes that others will join the effort.

Pickens, South Carolina: A Town That Knows its Place

Named after Revolutionary War hero General Andrew Pickens and chartered in 1868, the small Upstate city of Pickens is blooming.

Walking Fort Mountain State Park

The expertise and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps is abundantly evident in walking this 4,058-acre park.

Walking Kings Mountain

The site of the October 7, 1780 battle carries faint echoes of a fateful day in the quest for American independence.

Easy Fall Hikes, Plus!

Build a great weekend around these breezy hikes to superb views, along with tasty eats and comfy stays.

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Josh Shapiro: “If you work on a trail and can’t spend enough time on it, you’re just going to come back in a few years.”

Trailblazer Extraordinaire

Josh Shapiro’s dedication to preserving forest footpaths in the Great Smokies is matched by his hopes that others will join the effort.
Table Rock Mountain rises high above Table Rock Lake.

Pickens, South Carolina: A Town That Knows its Place

Named after Revolutionary War hero General Andrew Pickens and chartered in 1868, the small Upstate city of Pickens is blooming.
The Cool Springs Overlook looks onto the Holly Creek Valley.

Walking Fort Mountain State Park

The expertise and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps is abundantly evident in walking this 4,058-acre park.
The 83-foot obelisk was erected in 1909.

Walking Kings Mountain

The site of the October 7, 1780 battle carries faint echoes of a fateful day in the quest for American independence.
Marys Rock Trail is a 3.7-mile out-and-back that rewards with great views of mountains and Page Valley, Virginia.

Easy Fall Hikes, Plus!

Build a great weekend around these breezy hikes to superb views, along with tasty eats and comfy stays.
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