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May 08, 2007
Great Southeastern Hiking Festival a Big Success!
Black Balsam Knob in the Pisgah National Forest
Photo by Jerry Greer - Flight made possible by Southwings
The Great Southeastern Hiking Festival held this past weekend in Montreat and Black Mountain, North Carolina was a huge success! Despite some inclement weather, nothing could dampen the spirits of the 150 folks who traveled to the Montreat Conference Center for a weekend of hiking, education, networking, and great entertainment.
On our opening day, Thursday May 3, the conservation group Southwings provided American Hiking Society with an overflight of the Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Flying along with me was professional photographer Jerry Greer and Lindsay Nash from the Asheville Citizen Times. While Jerry snapped photos, Lindsay interviewed me about the festival and the project that I am responsible for - the Southern Appalachians Initiative.
Special thanks to our sponsors who made this festival possible. This includes the Lyndhurst Foundation, National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, NC State Parks, Mast General Store and the Carolina Mountain Club.
The Great Southeastern Hiking Festival | By Jeffrey Hunter | 06:48 AM
