Hurricane Helene devastated Southern Appalachia last week. In addition to catastrophic impacts in Asheville, many small mountain towns were decimated. Some are starting to dig out, and others are still completely isolated because their bridges and roads were washed out. Communication is very limited due to continued power outages and no cell service. In addition to a rising death toll, some people are still missing or unaccounted for. These communities need our help.
This footage is of downtown Hot Springs, NC where Trail Dog & Co was supposed to host its Fall women’s hiking retreat this past weekend. The retreat was cancelled due to the storm. I am okay, and all hikers connected with Trail Dog & Co are okay. Thank you for everyone’s care and concern 🫶🏻
All 2024 Appalachian Trail destination hiking trips with Trail Dog & Company have been cancelled due to the devastation.
A lot of you have reached out to see what you can do to help at this point. Here are a couple suggestions:
1. Donate to your disaster relief organization of choice.
2. Donate blood in your local community.
3. Check on your friends and family in impacted areas when communication opens up. Ask directly what they and their town needs? Open your home up to them or those in need.
4. Keep sharing this story. So many people aren’t aware of the hurricane’s impacts to western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and southern Virginia because communication is still so limited at this point. Continue to SHARE this story and be an ADVOCATE for our brothers and sisters in southern Appalachia.
5. Donate to The Appalachian Trail at: www.appalachiantrail.org. Consider volunteering on the AT or in impacted trail communities (once safe).
Please continue to pray for, support, and advocate for our trail communities. They need it more than ever.
Stay strong southern Appalachia, we love you. 🩷
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Last week was spent exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota and boy did it deliver! 🩷🦬⛰️Day 1 ended with a sunset cruise through the south loop of the park where we saw countless bison grazing and soaking in the end-of-summer sun. We saw prairie dogs, coyote, mule deer, wild horses, and plenty of gorgeous sunset views. One of the unique things about Roosevelt Nat’l Park is that it has remained undeveloped and is an accurate glimpse into the land Teddy knew and loved. After spending just two weeks here, Teddy entered into the cattle business and started to call North Dakota home. His experiences here set him on a lifelong path of conservation and changed the trajectory of his life. When visiting Roosevelt Nat’l Park plan ahead. There are no general stores or concessions within the park. You’ll need to carry in all of your own food and all of your own water. Packing a day pack with food, water, sun protection, rain gear, and clothing for a wide range of temperatures is necessary. Always check for any park updates at the visitor’s center prior to entering the park so you can have the safest and best experience possible. Happy trails and see you out there! #northdakota #northdakotalegendary #rooseveltnationalpark #teddyrooseveltnationalpark #teddyroosevelt #leavenotrace #nationalpark #nationalparks
Why travel with Trail Dog & Company on your next hiking adventure?
Moments like this.
Trail Dog & Company takes care of all the details on your trip like meals, lodging, and logistics so you can just live in the moment.
HURRY….only 4 spots remain on the Women’s Hiking Retreat in charming Hot Springs, NC October 5th-10th! Book your spot today so you can just live in the moment on your next vacation.
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See you out there and happy trails! 🍄
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Last week I had a little time to kill before I reported for a volunteer project on The AT so I stopped in one of my favorite states along the way…wild and wonderful West Virginia. 🩷. I ate lunch at Sandstone Falls, located in New River Gorge National Park. The visitor center is fantastic and the rangers were so helpful. A stop in the old railroad town, Hinton, is a must see on your drive to the falls. This is a quieter section of the park and it’s a little bit of a drive to get to, but well worth the time. Sandstone Falls spans 1,500 feet across and it’s the largest waterfall on the New River. It drops 10 to 25 feet and showcases those quintessential West Virginia views. To learn more about hiking with Trail Dog and Company, visit: www.traildogandcompany.com or direct message us your email address to join the VIP email list. Happy trails and see you out there! 🥾#westvirginia #newrivergorge #newrivergorgenationalpark #hintonwv #hikingwestvirginia #hiking #hikingadventures #guidelife #sandstonefallswv #womenwhohike #hikinglife #westvirginiamountains
Havasupai Adventures Day 3 (Part 2): Upon the suggestion of a couple hikers we met in the canyon, we hiked to Fifty Foot Falls in the afternoon on our third day. Everyone raved how the warm, afternoon sun hits the falls perfectly and creates an ethereal glow. They were right, it was truly magical. But as much as I enjoyed Fifty Foot Falls, I loved the journey to get there even more.
#womenwhohike #havasufalls #havasupaifalls #arizonahiking #arizonaadventures #arizona #hiking #LeaveNoTrace #grandcanyon #optoutside #hikingarizona #havasupai #havasucreek #HikingAdventures #adventuretravel
Day 2 (Part 1): We took a day hike to Beaver Falls. Getting there was no joke (it still kind of haunts my dreams). 😆You literally climb into a cave, pop out on the side of a canyon wall, and then scale the wall holding on to some strategically placed chains and ladders…meanwhile Mooney Falls sprays you with cold water and slicks down an already precarious surface. Talk about a character builder! It was a very humbling, yet powerful experience. This video was taken after we made it back up to camp safely. Needless to say we all slept like rocks that night (slight pun intended). 🤠
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Day 2: We took a walk! The crew slayed seven miles along the picturesque and tranquil Laurel River Trail. We got our first dose of trail magic when a trail angel found Two Sticks’ lens cover and set it out for us! 🫶🏻Talk about magic!!! We soaked up the sunshine while laying on the river rocks. Happy Feet decided it was time for a new pair of trail runners and that was a game changer. 🥾💪🏻Overall, a fantastic day with a wonderful group of women. To learn more about how you can join the next adventure, visit: www.traildogandcompany.com or direct message us. Happy trails! #womenwhohike #guidelife #hikingadventures #hikingnorthcarolina #NorthCarolina #leavenotrace #hiking #hotspringsnc #northcarolinaoutdoors #laurelriverstore #northcarolinamountains #hotspringsnorthcarolina #blueridgemountains #bluffmountainoutfitters #HikingAdventures #fallhiking #hikinglifestyle #hikinglife #adventuretravel #northcarolinahiking
There are still 3 days left to get in your Mammoth Hike Challenge Miles. The Ice Age Trail is calling, you should answer!
Don’t have time to complete your 43 miles? You can earn bonus miles by:
-Joining the Ice Age Trail Alliance
-Visiting an additional trail community
-Introducing a newbie to the trail
-Volunteering with the IAT
-Attending an IAT event
-And many more ways!
To learn more (or fill out your completion form), visit: www.iceagetrail.org/mammoth-hike-challenge
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