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Johnson Farm organizes day hike to Panthertown

Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Historic Johnson Farm is teaming up with Gary Eblen of Diamond Brand Outdoors early next month for a hike in Panthertown.

Nicknamed 'the Yosemite of the East,' Panthertown Valley is home to sheer granite cliffs and domes, cascading waterfalls, valley floors, and rare high altitude bogs.

Interested participants should meet at the Pisgah Forest Ranger Station on Rte 276 in Brevard at 9 a.m. on November 6th.

Organizers ask that you wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring water and a lunch. A map, compass and trail snacks will be provided. The 4-6 mile hike is moderately difficult and is appropriate for those over 16. No pets are permitted.

Since the guided hike is limited to only 10 people, please make your reservation by calling Historic Johnson Farm at 828-891-6585 before November 2nd. The cost is $25 per hiker.

Contact Gary Eblen at geblen@outdoorbrand.com if you would like to borrow a day pack or trekking poles.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

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Class provides camping, backpacking advice

Monday, January 4th, 2010
Gary Eblen, the community outreach coordinator for Diamond Brand Outdoors, is leading a class next month that will offer tips on hiking, camping and backpacking for people of all skill levels.

“Before You Go Outside,” will be held at the Historic Johnson Farm's Interpretive Center on February 22 at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. The class will include helpful hints, tips and ideas to make camping, hiking and outdoors experiences a pleasure. The class is suitable for adults and students ages 12 and older.

“My goal for this ‘class' will be to encourage people to ‘go outside and play' in our own backyard, whether it be a day hike, car camp or backpack trip,” Eblen said. “I'll offer suggestions on gear, food, books and maps that are now available that will help make their outdoor experience simple and fun. The emphasis will be on people finding their own level of adventure.”

The Historic Johnson Farm's Interpretive Center is located in Henderson County in North Carolina.

For more information on Eblen's extensive outdoor background, please click here.




Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com Detailed information on trails in the Smoky Mountains; includes trail descriptions, key features, pictures, video, maps, elevation profiles, news, hiking gear store, and more.

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