If the Bear Pen Trail is any indication of the current condition of the rest of the trails at Watoga State Park then the trail volunteers are in for a big clean-up task. Cleaning large branches and trees off the section of the trail from the trailhead to just the junction of Buck and Doe …
Read more “Watoga Trail Report March 4, 2018: Family Reunion Central”
This is a follow-up to our recent discussion about the loss of the American Chestnut to a blight. Therefore, I would like to address efforts to restore this majestic tree to our forest. The return of the American Chestnut. The American Chestnut Foundation and the American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project have made great strides …
This is the scene this morning at Mile Marker 44 on the Greenbrier River Trail. Two rockslides have partially blocked the trail. Caution should be exercised when passing this section of trail, particularly when raining. There are some huge rocks on the slope that are hanging on by a thread; it is a contest now …
A nice loop trail from the Pine Run Cabin area is starting on either Pine Run Trail (Cabin 28) or TM Cheek Trail (Cabin 21). The loop is sewn together with a short section of the Honeymoon Trail and TM Cheek Road. An added plus to this moderately strenuous hike is passing the TM Cheek …
Read more “Watoga Trail Report February 24, 2018, Hiking with Canine Companions”