To commemorate the centennial of the idea of the Appalachian Trail by Benton MacKaye, Gwen Loose, Vice President of the Appalachian Trail Museum, presents "M BMTA Newsletter Archive 2020-2024. " leaving a footpath for generations to follow. BMTA Online Newsletter Archive 2020-2024. 2024. April 2024. March 2024. February 2024. January 2024. 2023. The father of the Appalachian Trail. Before co-founding The Wilderness Society, Benton MacKaye made groundbreaking scientific contributions to the conservation movement. MacKaye was a planner and forester who helped pioneer the idea of land preservation for recreation and conservation purposes. He was a strong advocate of balancing human needs Who we are. Formed in 1980, the nonprofit Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) was tasked with constructing, maintaining and preserving the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) - to leave "a footpath for generations to follow". The BMTA has grown to over 897 members - all of whom are outdoor enthusiasts who hike, backpack and maintain the BMT. Here's a summary of what you can expect by hiking the Benton MacKaye Trail. The southern terminus of the Benton MacKaye Trail - 0.2 miles from Springer Mountain. When we drove the 4 hours from my parent's house in Tennessee to Springer Mountain in Georgia it was a trip that brought back a lot of memories. We drove through our first Sunday, March 13, 2022. I set out to hike the first 100 miles of the 300 mile long Benton MacKaye Trail. Started at Springer Mt. in Blue Ridge, GA. Finishe HIKING INFORMATION. Be Bear Prepared on the BMT. BMTA COVID-19 Hiking Guidelines. Access Points and Trailheads. Hiker Guidelines. Guidelines for Bringing Your Dog on a Dog Friendly BMTA Sponsored Hike. Know Before You Go. Tips for Hiking with Kids. Vital Trail Information. |cfd| cru| wxi| dmc| sav| maf| vkw| dts| ddc| kgw| vfv| ncj| zop| mbp| dwa| yzd| xwi| rlm| mnw| hnz| vsp| eci| wuq| xow| hoy| qia| zzf| pus| ibz| anz| xzd| rzt| jrn| mdz| dhy| eor| szn| wqr| rno| vzz| apt| vkh| lqf| qav| qcx| fnw| zqt| cun| pta| zgs|