Smokies scene

2007




January 13 - 21 WILDERNESS WILDLIFE WEEK: -- Hikes and Programs in Pigeon Forge, TN
Mar. 2 - 9                   WEEK OF WINTER HIKES: Hike by day, enjoy luxury by night at beautiful Snowbird Mountain Lodge in Robbinsville, NC. Snowbird's first winter season is open.
March 23 - 24 HIKE INTO HISTORY: BACKPACK THE OLD SETTLER'S TRAIL Overnight backpacking trip in the Smokies, SMFS*
March 30 - April 6 WEEK OF HIKES Hike by day, enjoy luxury by night at beautiful Snowbird Mountain Lodge in Robbinsville, NC.
June 3 - 9                   NATURE STUDIES: Early Summer Hikes, Plants & Wildlife at the John C. Campbell Folk School in beautiful Brasstown, NC
June 18 - 23                   BACKPACKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN THE SMOKIES: Newfound Gap to Fontana Dam--SMFS*
August 2 - 9                      COLORADO ROCKIES 2007-- Fabulous mountain scenery, dayhiking and camping in a small group trip. --GOAT**
August 12 - 19                      COLORADO ROCKIES 2007, (Trip 2)-- Fabulous mountain scenery, dayhiking and camping in a small group trip. --GOAT**
October 6 CATALOOCHEE GHOST TOWN HIKE--A gentle fall walk through the old Cataloochee settlement in the Smokies --SMFS*
October 14 - 20 NATURE STUDIES: Fall Hikes, Plants & Wildlife at the John C. Campbell Folk School in beautiful Brasstown, NC
November 2 - 9 WEEK OF HIKES: Hike by day, enjoy luxury by night at beautiful Snowbird Mountain Lodge in Robbinsville, NC
Plan now for 2008:                     
July 14 - 22                      ALASKA 2008-- Fabulous scenery, dayhiking, touring, rafting, camping and ocean nature cruising in a small group trip. See Alaska up close and hands on! --GOAT**
July 25 - August 2                      ALASKA 2008 (Trip 2)-- Fabulous scenery, dayhiking, touring, rafting, camping and ocean nature cruising in a small group trip. See Alaska up close and hands on! --GOAT**
*SMFS--Smoky Mountain Field School in cooperation with the
   National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
   and University of Tennessee
**GOAT--Great Outdoors! Adventure Travel
info@gowithgoat.com



WILDERNESS WILDLIFE WEEK

Spend January 13th - 21st in the winter wonderland of the Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy daily seminars and lectures, evening presentations and guided hikes and walks. All free of charge! This is the 17th year and the event expands each and every year.

Hikes led by Joel and Kathy Zachry: January 14th and 19th
Programs by Joel and Kathy Zachry: January 14th and 15th


For More Information
http://www.mypigeonforge.com/


BEAUTIFUL SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN LODGE:
WEEK OF WINTER HIKES

Hike by Day, Luxury by Night! It's winter and you can enjoy your stay at beautiful Snowbird Mountain Lodge, nestled in the mountains of Southern Appalachia in Graham County, NC, just eleven miles from Robbinsville, NC. This historic lodge, built in the late 1930's and early 1940's, offers a complete package of a multitude of outdoor activities paired with wonderful accommodations and cuisine. Joel and Kathy Zachry will be the Hike Leaders for the week of March 2 - 9. Each day will bring a hike in the neighboring mountains. Come prepared for winter hiking weather. Evening natural history and "show-and-tell" presentations will also be made during the week. Once you visit Snowbird, you will want to make it an annual pilgrimage!

Friday (evening) - Friday, March 2 - 9
Hike Leaders/Naturalists: Joel & Kathy Zachry
Learn more online about Snowbird Lodge at http://www.snowbirdlodge.com/ or call (828) 479-3433 or 1-800-941-9290.


HIKE INTO HISTORY: BACKPACK THE OLD SETTLER'S TRAIL

Backpack through more of the past 100 years of park history than offered on any other trail. This time of year you can really see early settlement home sites with their distinctive chimneys and chains of rock walls, defining this area as one of the most reminiscent of what the Smokies was like prior to park establishment. This moderate two-day hike covers 17 miles, making for two long days with several watery crossings but the elevation gain is minimal. Your hiking leaders will share many tips on backpacking and safety. Participants tent camp at a backcountry site giving them a chance to test gear in a deep woods setting. Prior backpacking experience is not essential. Participants provide their own gear and meals. Space is very limited, so early registration is a must. No bugs, fewer people, bring a warm sleeping bag and don’t miss it!

Friday and Saturday, March 23 - 24
Instructors: Joel and Kathy Zachry
Course #272873 Fee: $98
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
(Meet at the Greenbrier Ranger Station, 9:00 a.m., Friday)

Register online at http://www.outreach.utk.edu/smoky or call (865) 974-0150.

BEAUTIFUL SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN LODGE:
WEEK OF HIKES

Hike by Day, Luxury by Night! As winter gives way to spring, you can enjoy your stay at beautiful Snowbird Mountain Lodge, nestled in the mountains of Southern Appalachia in Graham County, NC, just eleven miles from Robbinsville, NC. This historic lodge, built in the late 1930's and early 1940's, offers a complete package of a multitude of outdoor activities paired with wonderful accommodations and cuisine. Joel and Kathy Zachry will be the Hike Leaders for the week of March 30 - April 6. Each day will bring a hike in the neighboring mountains. Evening natural history and "show-and-tell" presentations will also be made during the week. Once you visit Snowbird, you will want to make it an annual pilgrimage!

Friday (evening) - Friday, March 30 - April 6
Hike Leaders/Naturalists: Joel & Kathy Zachry
Learn more online about Snowbird Lodge at http://www.snowbirdlodge.com/ or call (828) 479-3433 or 1-800-941-9290.

NATURE STUDIES: EARLY SUMMER HIKES, PLANTS & WILDLIFE

Join an experienced hiker and career naturalist on the beautiful campus of the John C. Campbell Folk School for a week of early summer hiking to learn about plants and wildlife. Most every day will include some hiking and travel to a scenic and interesting local area. Some class time will be devoted to "Show and Tell" items of the Southern Appalachians.


Sunday - Saturday, June 3 - 9
Instructor: Joel Zachry
Course Tuition: $442
John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
http://www.folkschool.org/
Register online or call (828) 837-2775 or (800) 365-5724.

BACKPACKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN THE SMOKIES: NEWFOUND GAP TO FONTANA DAM

Backpack the Appalachian Trail for 40 miles along some of the most rugged landscape of the Southern Appalachians in the care of leaders who completed section hiking the entire 2,175 miles in 2005. After meeting at Fontana Dam, we’ll shuttle to Newfound Gap and spend six days hiking the western half of the Park, staying in shelters along the crest of the mountains. Participants mostly will hike above 5,000-ft, passing over Clingman’s Dome, Thunderhead and Rocky Top before descending through Spence Field. With good weather, a 360-degree view from Shuckstack fire tower before dropping to Fontana will finalize the experience. Aside from hiking through some of the most astounding scenery the Park has to offer, much will be shared about its history and you’ll learn from your leader-naturalists about its flora and fauna. This is a strenuous hike because each participant carries gear and supplies over rough terrain. All food, group equipment, shuttle and planning details are included. Register early, as space is very limited.

Monday - Saturday, June 18 - 23
Instructors: Joel and Kathy Zachry
Course #274876 Fee: $495
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
(Meet at Fontana Dam Visitor Center lower parking lot, 8:00 a.m., Monday.) Registration fee is non-refundable.

Register online at http://www.outreach.utk.edu/smoky or call (865) 974-0150.


CATALOOCHEE GHOST TOWN HIKE IN THE SMOKIES

Spend a fall Saturday on a gentle walk through the former Little Cataloochee settlement region where little has changed since the late 1800s. This is an easy to moderate 5.4-mile round trip hike along the old community roadway where your guides will share their knowledge of pioneer history and the natural features that were cherished by early settlers. The journey passes by historic structures including the 1864 John Hannah cabin with its chimney of handmade brick and 29-inch puncheon floorboards. There ghost of son “Uncle Jim” still shouts out “Republican chatter” to passersby as they stroll along. We’ll see the 1889 Little Cataloochee Church and peruse the nearby cemetery tombstones of many a child and youth. As we travel, we’ll be on lookout for occasional hog wallows, bear and coyote scat and colorful fall plantlife to add to the discovery. Weather and time permitting, we’ll turn around to complete our trip at the re-constructed Dan Cook cabin with walls still standing from the old apple house.

Saturday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Instructors: Joel and Kathy Zachry
Course #281900 Fee: $49
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
(Meet at the Little Cataloochee Trailhead off NC Highway 284 (Mt. Sterling Road).) Registration fee is non-refundable after September 22.
Register online at http://www.outreach.utk.edu/smoky or call (865) 974-0150.

COLORADO ROCKIES: DAYHIKE AND CAMP IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Join us for a SMALL GROUP trip to the Central Colorado Rocky Mountains!


Dayhike into spectacular scenery

Camp at 7,000’ to 10,000’
Visit historic Leadville silver mining area
Observe wildlife
Cross the Continental Divide
Enjoy pristine mountain streams
Hike among the quaking aspens
Walk through the red rock formations in the Garden of the Gods
...and much more!

Dayhike and Camp in the Colorado Rockies Enjoy eight days of nature in the beautiful and rugged Colorado Rocky Mountains. Join in our small group tour of central Colorado and dayhike and camp amid mountains ranging from 7000’ to 14,000’ peaks. Camp between Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, the second and third highest peaks in the contiguous 48 states. Visit and hike in scenic Maroon Bell’s Wilderness Area near Aspen. Enjoy fabulous scenery, summer wildflowers and local culture in small mountain towns.
The Colorado Rockies in the summer – there’s nothing else like it!

TRIP 1: August 2–9, 2007
TRIP 2: August 12-19, 2007
Instructors: Joel and Kathy Zachry
8 Days of Nature for $2275 ALL INCLUSIVE - ground transportation, lodging & camp fees, meals, admissions, group equipment & skilled leadership
Trips begin and end in Denver, CO.
Email: info@gowithgoat.com or call 865-376-3785 for more details and availability.

NATURE STUDIES: FALL HIKES, PLANTS AND WILDLIFE

Come join us for a week of fall hikes, lectures and "show and tell" of items representing the natural botanical and zoological wonders of these southern mountains. Join a seasoned naturalist for fall treks around campus and to neighboring points of interest in search of flora and fauna. "Walk-and-talk" sessions will identify trees, fall flowers, mosses and ferns while also looking for animal signs: tracks, scat and trails. Class time will be spent reviewing examples provided by instructor. Register early!

Sunday - Saturday, October 14 - 20
Instructor: Joel Zachry
Course Tuition: $442
John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
http://www.folkschool.org/
Register online or call (828) 837-2775 or (800) 365-5724.

BEAUTIFUL SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN LODGE:
WEEK OF HIKES

Hike by day, Luxury by night! Enjoy your stay at beautiful Snowbird Mountain Lodge, nestled in the mountains of Southern Appalachia in Graham County, NC, just eleven miles from Robbinsville, NC. This historic lodge, built in the late 1930's and early 1940's, offers a complete package of a multitude of outdoor activities paired with wonderful accommodations and cuisine. Joel and Kathy Zachry will be the Hike Leaders for the week of November 2 - 9. Each day will bring a hike in the neighboring mountains. Evening natural history and "show-and-tell" presentations will also be made during the week. Once you visit Snowbird, you will want to make it an annual pilgrimage!

Friday (evening) - Friday, November 2 - 9
Hike Leaders/Naturalists: Joel and Kathy Zachry
Learn more online about Snowbird Lodge at http://www.snowbirdlodge.com/ or call (828) 479-3433 or 1-800-941-9290.

ALASKA 2008

See Alaska the way it was meant to be seen!

Plan now for next year's trip.

  1. Observe incredible wildlife
  2. See magnificent glaciers
  3. Dayhike into spectacular scenery
  4. Visit Denali Park
  5. Raft famous Nenana River
  6. Cruise inland bays for orcas
  7. Relax in historic Chena Hot Springs and much more!

Nine days of nature for $3,195 (All Inclusive Rate!)
Fee includes ground transportation, lodging and camp fees, meals, attraction admissions, group equipment, and skilled leadership.

TRIP DATES:

TRIP 1: MONDAY, JULY 14 - TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008
TRIP BEGINS IN ANCHORAGE AND TERMINATES IN FAIRBANKS.
TRIP 2: FRIDAY, JULY 25 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008.
TRIP BEGINS IN FAIRBANKS AND TERMINATES IN ANCHORAGE.

Alaska 2008 can best be described as a small group experience of touring and dayhiking, taking in the significant sights of Alaska from Anchorage to Seward to Fairbanks and beyond. Lodging at the beginning and conclusion of the trip will be in hotels. While on tour, participants will stay in primitive campgrounds, state and federally managed, or in rustic cabins and will prepare most meals there. Time is planned for dayhiking and wildlife viewing in each diverse area. This is a superb package for the outdoor enthusiast!

Anchorage--Seward Area:
Your trip begins in Anchorage with a bayside journey to the beautiful seaport community of Seward. The highpoint of this segment is an all-day, narrated naturalist cruise in the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park. The Fjords is refuge to thousands of colorful waterfowl, Stellar sea lions, otters and orcas. No visit to Seward is complete without seeing the Alaska SeaLife Center. We visit Alaska's most popular glacier, Portage Glacier, and the new Alaska Native Heritage Center.

Denali Area:
While traveling the Parks Highway between Anchorage and Fairbanks, time will be spent in the historic community of Talkeetna and Denali State Park in hopes of glimpsing a view of Denali (Mt. McKinley), the highest peak in North America at 20,320-ft. At Denali National Park, with its vast landscape and diversity of big game animals, the group will make an all day journey to Wonder Lake beneath the peak. This segment concludes with a raft trip down the Nenana River and dinner at a true Alaska salmon bake. Lodging here will be in rustic cabins just outside the park, our favorite stay since 1987!

Chena Hot Springs--Fairbanks Area:
While camping in the Chena State Recreation Area east of Fairbanks participants will see more moose than anywhere during the experience and hike in boreal forests and on Alaskan tundra. The road follows the majestic Chena River to historic Chena Hot Springs where participants can relax in hot mineral waters and dine out in a resort setting. The trip concludes in Fairbanks with an exhibit of the historic Alaska Pipeline, a visit to the University of Alaska Museum and the Large Animal Research Station.

Registration:
Early registration is essential to confirm participation. Travel arrangements and costs to and from Alaska are the responsibility of the participant. Our affiliate, American Express World Travel of Knoxville, can assist each registrant to assure the lowest fare and best connections. Applicants should request and return a Participant Information Form and submit the required deposit of $295 as early as possible.

Apply to:
Great Outdoors! Adventure Travel
104 Zachry Drive
Kingston, TN 37763-7007
phone 865.376.3785
fax 865.376.1401
or email info@gowithgoat.com.