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Smoky Mountain Elk Kent, Connecticut Hiking Research JOURNEYS THE MAGAZINE OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY November–December 2010 inside: Smoky Mountain Elk n Kent, Connecticut n Hiking Research JOURNEYS FROM THE EDITOR THE MAGAZINE OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY Volume 6, Number 6 November–December 2010 The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a A.T. Journeys motional rescue. Last winter I had the good fortune volunteer-based organization dedicated Managing Editor to experience one of the season’s first snow storms to the preservation and management Wendy K. Probst while visiting my parents’ house the week before of the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural Christmas. The stars had aligned for two days of resources associated with the Appalachian Graphic Designer National Scenic Trail in order to provide Traci Anfuso-Young total escape, as I had just completed an issue of the primitive, outdoor recreation and educational magazine, and could not go anywhere due to the inclement opportunities for Trail visitors. contributors weather. I spent the weekend bundling up and then trekking Information Services Manager for hours through the woods that surround the house with Board of Directors Laurie Potteiger J. Robert (Bob) Almand, chair my two blissfully happy dogs — who romped along in Destry Jarvis, vice chair tummy-deep snow with a boost of energy that only such a The staff of A.T. Journeys welcomes On the Cover: Five-degree William L. (Bill) Plouffe, secretary brisk, beautiful, and serene environment could provide. It was editorial inquiries and comments. temperatures, winds blowing at Kennard R. (Ken) Honick, treasurer E-mail [email protected] total solitude in those silent, snowy acres, and the simplicity more than twenty miles per hour, Kara Ball of those two long days was pure mental freedom. James E. (Jim) Ditzel and freshly fallen snow greeted Observations, conclusions, opinions, and Hikers who escape to the wilderness often do so to experi- Clark A. Dixon Jr. photographer Jeffrey Stoner at product endorsements expressed in A.T. ence this variety of emotional rescue. As an undergraduate at Marcia Fairweather Massie Gap in Grayson Highlands Journeys are those of the authors and do not Brian T. Fitzgerald Western Carolina University, Mark Ellison discovered this necessarily reflect those of members of the State Park in southwestern G. Robert (Bob) Lee himself when he began venturing to the A.T. to “get away.” board or staff of the Appalachian Trail Virginia last winter. “After hiking Sandra (Sandi) Marra “Hiking in such beautiful places captured my imagination Conservancy. one-and-a-half miles through the Charles Maynard and has continued to be my escape for the past two decades,” snow along the Appalachian Trail, Elizabeth (Betsy) Pierce Thompson Advertising says Ellison. “It is often taken for granted by those of us who Arnold F. (Arnie) Wellman I spotted this pony enjoying a A.T. Journeys is published six times per year. venture into the wilderness regularly that we will feel restored Clark Wright Jr. tasty nibble,” says Stoner. “The Advertising revenues directly support after hiking.” Mark found himself asking: “why do I feel this ponies roam the Highlands along Executive Director the publication and production of the way?” Now a doctoral candidate at North Carolina State the A.T and are a joy to watch in David N. Startzell magazine, and help meet Appalachian Trail University, Mark has designed a study that focuses on the any season of the year.” Conservancy objectives. For more information restorative benefits of hiking in the backcountry and its rela- Chief Operating Officer and advertising rates, email journeys@ Stephen J. Paradis appalachiantrail.org. tionship to job satisfaction. As part of his research, he asked WWW.JEFFREYSTONERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM members of the A.T. hiking community to weigh in (page 16). HAppY DOGS: SOse’ AND SOMNER IN Director of Finance & Administration If “escape” is the desired effect, then “place” is the trigger. DeCemBER 2009 SNOW STORM, Stacey J. Marshall A.T. Journeys is published on Sterling Matte Professional photographer Jeffrey Stoner — who was drawn PROBST PROPERTY, MARYLAND. Director of Membership & Development paper that is manufactured by NewPage to the southern highlands along the Trail because of the area’s Royce W. Gibson Corporation responsibly sourced, using allocated ever changing natural, wild beauty — describes the inspira- chain-of-custody certified fiber. It is printed with tion we gain from our favorite outdoor settings as “the essence Director of Conservation SoySeal certified ink in the U.S.A. by United Laura Belleville Litho, Inc., Ashburn, Virginia. of place” (page 26). It would appear that the prescription for release and restoration is to seek that place that allows your Publisher Brian B. King mind to restore itself, perhaps on the A.T., perhaps in your Get Social With Us own backyard, as a remedy to what ails you. You just might Marketing and Communications Manager find you’ll get what you need. Javier Folgar Wendy K. Probst MANAGING EDITOR A.T. Journeys ( ISSN 1556-2751) is published bimonthly Membership for $15 a year by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, For membership questions or to become a 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, member visit: www.appalachiantrail.org, (304) 535-6331. Bulk-rate postage paid at Harpers Ferry, e-mail [email protected], A.T. Journeys welcomes your comments, story suggestions and photographs. West Virginia, and other offices. or call (304) 535-6331, ext. 119. Queries may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. Postmaster: Send change-of-address Form 3575 to A.T. Journeys, P.O. Box 807, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. © 2010 Appalachian Trail Conservancy. All rights reserved. A.T. JOURNEYS NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2010 3 CONTENTS November–December 2010 26 The Essence of Place Jeffrey Stoner moved to northeast Tennessee to be close to the unlimited photo opportunities available in the features highlands of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. 10 Something to Behold For a caretaker, the shifting of the seasons in 32 Maine’s Bigelow Preserve brings shocking Trail Towns beauty and a deep sense of protectiveness. Situated on the Housatonic River, Kent, Connecticut wasn’t always a getaway for 16 Manhattanites — the river’s name comes Emotional Rescue from a Mohican phrase that translated as If your cares fall away like autumn leaves while “beyond the mountain place.” on the Trail, does that translate to happiness in 32 36 your workplace? departments 14 TRAILHEAD Mount Rogers A.T. Club Turns 50; departments ATC Board Nominations 22 TRAIL STORIES In December of 1974, a cheap pair of boots brought an independent 17-year-old, novice hiker home just in time for Christmas. 36 TRAIL NATIVES When elk were reintroduced into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2001, the project was considered an experiment; its success has now led to a prosperous, healthy elk population. 42 42 CLUB-HOPPING Vermont’s Green Mountain Club celebrates 100 years wild. 3 FROM THE EDITOR 6 LETTERS 44 GREENWAY America’s Great Outdoors Initiative is focused 8 OVERLOOK on reconnecting Americans to the country's waterways, farms, forests, coasts, and landscapes — like our Trail. 40 T RAIL GIVING 46 PUBLIC NOTICES 47 AS I SEE IT Any organization is only as good as the face and personality that is portrayed to the public. A.T. JOURNEYS NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2010 5 LETTERS Suspended Animation SPEND MORE TIME ON THE TRAIL. Mountain Lake WE FIND THE BEST DEALS and COUPONS our article on Mountain Lake (“Nat- Cultural Junction Scenic Drive Y ural Synergy,” A.T. Journeys July/ FOR OUTDOOR August) brought back happy memories hat a pleasant surprise to read Mat- GEAR and APPAREL im Williams’ article, “Scenic Drive,” for me. I attended my first [ATC] confer- W thew McLaughlin's article on K (A.T. Journeys September/October) ence there and joined the ATC. I met Thaddeus Stevens ("Cultural Junction," SO YOU DON’T highlighted an important aspect of Ben- read with great interest Mark Warner’s Nina Forbes from Carolina Mountain A.T. Journeys September/October). Orig- HAVE TO. ton MacKaye’s original vision of the I “Suspended Animation” (A.T. Journeys Club (CMC) in Asheville, North Caro- inally from the Danville-Peacham area of Appalachian Trail, an aspect that we September/October) for two important lina, who invited me to join them and Caledonia County, Vermont, Mr. Stevens often forget in our attention to, and ad- reasons. It reminded me of flying with my hike the North Carolina Mountains — moved to Pennsylvania after graduating miration of, thru-hikers walking the Dad when I was a kid in his Bellanca fixed which I did. I spent the next 30-plus years from Dartmouth College. The Town of whole Trail in one season. As Williams wing, which could fly slow and low, and of driving to Asheville from Winston-Salem, Peacham still honors him with a beautiful The Cheap Outdoors says, “this green space would be a col- hiking to Max Patch Bald with my husband North Carolina to hike with the CMC country road named after him. The Most Frequently Updated laborative, regional, and national effort and little shih tzu Coco. Both my Dad and and enjoy the many beautiful trails with I am a runner and have logged many Outdoor Deals Site on the Web! in stewarding working farms and forests my dog are gone now, so reminiscing made friendly, interesting people. It was a spe- happy miles on Thaddeus Stevens Road. Great Shot that supplied the populace with high me smile. I turned the pages of the maga- cial period of my life. Thank you for your I am also a 1994 A.T. thru-hiker and www.TheCheapOutdoors.com quality water, timber, food, and fresh zine hoping that the author had found Max excellent article.
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