Pines, Poets and Plein Air
Mark your calendar! Join us from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, October 22 when Flagg Mountain hosts Pines, Poets and Plein Air. The free public program will feature artists, writers and naturalists as they share information and interpret the mountain’s ecology …
Birds, Beats, and Bach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 25, 2023 FLAGG MOUNTAIN OFFERS “BIRDS, BEATS AND BACH” IN SEPTEMBER On Sunday, Sept. 24, Flagg Mountain will host a special program showcasing Alabama musicians and experts in conversation about the mountain’s ecology …
Alabama Forestry Commission, Department of Conservation, and USDA Forest Service Collaborate to Enhance Alabama’s Pinhoti Trail System
Governor Ivey signed an agreement on August 1, 2023 to further the coordination between the USDA Forest Service, Alabama Forestry Commission, and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the sustainable …
Webinar: The Cultural Significance of Jogloma-Scott Lake
The State of Alabama obtained the land that now includes Jogloma-Scott Lake on June 3, 1856. They intended to expand the Alabama and Tennessee Railroad. No railroad was ever built in the area. Arthur C. Scott, also known as Offie, a mechanic living in …
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 …