Celebrating Americorps VISTA Week
Happy AmeriCorps Week! During AmeriCorps Week we recognize the commitment of the millions of Americans who have chosen to serve their country through AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors, and we encourage others to follow in their footsteps of service. Th …
Jogloma-Scott Lake Project Webinar
Learn about ongoing planning for the Jogloma-Scott Lake area along the Pinhoti Trail. https://youtu.be/Te-dxgLJErs
Alabama State Council on the Arts joins the Flagg Mountain Partnership
The Alabama Trails Foundation will receive a $10,000 award from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to evaluate how to engage the arts and artisans to support sustainable use at the newly renovated Flagg Mountain Observation Tower. Rick Oates, State …
June 15 Grand Reopening of the Observation Tower
The Flagg Mountain Observation Tower is officially reopened! Governor Kay Ivey opened the gates to the tower, officially closed since the late 1980’s. The 54 foot tall tower sits atop the first 1,000 foot mountain in the Appalachian Mountain chain, off …
Restoring History on Flagg Mountain
By Cole Sikes, Communications & Public Relations Specialist, Alabama Forestry Commission Nestled among the rolling hills and towering timber of Coosa County lies the community of Weogufka. This area is known for its scenic views, winding roads, and …
The Last Last Hike with Nimblewill (Sunny) Nomad
Celebrating an epic journey that started at Flagg Mountain, don’t miss this wonderful short film: The Last Last Hike.In the film, 83-year-old Nimblewill Nomad is about to become the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. But he didn’t start …
Building Blocks: Trails, People, & Partners
In August 2020, through a partnership across the network of agency leaders and trail volunteers we completed the Recreational Site Use Plan for the Weogufka State Forest. The intent of this plan is to inform decisions and provide a guide for future res …
Flagg Mountain Site Use Plan
This Site Use Plan is presented by the Alabama Trails Foundation in support of the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) and their partners. The intent of this Plan is to inform decisions and provide a guide for future restoration and improvement on the 24 …
TRAIL CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT FLAGG MOUNTAIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Cynthia Ragland, Alabama Trails Foundation AlabamaPinhoti@gmail.com C: 205-310-6533 Birmingham, Alabama – The Alabama Trails Foundation announces that work has started on the trail construction at Flagg …
Flagg Mountain Restoration
Flagg Mountain: Alabama’s Gateway to the Appalachians If the Pinhoti trail represents a journey through Alabama’s Appalachians, then Flagg Mountain is the gateway. The southern most point on the Appalachian chain over 1000 feet, Flagg Mountain is rich …
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