A Mercifully Brief Safety Rant

Published: April 26, 2022, 2 p.m.

The U.S. Forest Service will close the Catawba Falls Trails on May 2 to make a number of trail improvements to make access to its popular namesake falls safer. But can they possibly make it safe enough. This week, a short rant about the need not necessarily for fool-proof trails, but for awareness and a little common sense.

Resources

You can learn more about  our "Let's GetHiking: A Quick and Comprehensive Guide for the Aspiring Hiker,"  and order a copy, here.

Find basic resource for hiking at the American Hiking Society website, here.

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