The Green Hiker

Our first Spring hikes are just days away. Even in Upstate New York.

What follows is a quick review of hiking happenings across the U.S.

• Ed Parsons offers a great perspective on revisiting favorite hiking trails throughout the year. His seasonal reminiscences of New Hampshire hiking trails are perfect as we transition from Winter to Spring.

• The U.S. Forest Service upgraded and standardized the blazing and signage in the Chattahoochee and Oconee National forests (Georgia). Green for horse trails and lime green for hiking trails. I assume all horses will be tested for color recognition skills.

• Deb Stanley in the Denver Hiking Examiner has her Spring hiking list in order. 16 great day hikes in the Rocky Mountain National Park and the Grand Canyon. Deb, beautiful photo of Solitude Lake.

• Amy Hotz of the StarNewsOnline roams the Ev-Henwood Preserve south of Wilmington. N.C. Fifteen hiking trails and a 1,000 year old cypress tree named “Gus”.

Now Go Outdoors!