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New trail at Laurel Snow. Our trail crew and volun New trail at Laurel Snow. Our trail crew and volunteers continue to crank out an exceptional end product! 🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #trailbuilders #volunteertrailbuilding #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #rheacountytn #daytontn #laurelsnowpocketwilderness #laurelsnow
Each year CTC host Alternative Spring Break for co Each year CTC host Alternative Spring Break for college students interested in volunteering their time to help build new trail. This year ASB will be March 5th-18th. Trail building efforts will be on a new section of the Laurel Snow Segment and students will be housed at Fort Bluff Camp on Dayton Mountain. We welcome any volunteers interested in working alongside students during this time. Donations are also welcome to help fund this wonderful program that we hope to grow each year! Ways you can help: ⚒️Donating time building trail or helping at Fort Bluff Camp with other needs 💰Donating money 🍎Donating snacks or supplies needed Interested in volunteering? For more information or questions: savana@cumberlandtrail.org (931) 456-6259 @cityofdayton @rheaheraldnews #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #alternativespringbreak #alternativespringbreak2023 #sustainabletrails #volunteertrailbuilding #hikethect #laurelsnowpocketwilderness #laurelsnow #daytontn #rheacountytn
In excitement about CTC’s Wildflowers & Wonders In excitement about CTC’s Wildflowers & Wonders Art Auction on April 29th… we want to feature artist Ann Jackson and her painting Land, Water, Darkness, Light. This piece is about a Cherokee tale and was recently chosen to be in the Red Clay Renaissance Art Show. We are honored to have her art at our event! Event tickets are available now! Check out our website or Facebook page #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #cumberlandtrail #wildflowers&wonders #wildflowers&wondersartauction #artauction #cumberlandtrailart #annjacksonfineart #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT!! “If you enjoy hiking, tra VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT!! “If you enjoy hiking, trail building is a great way to appreciate all the hard efforts it takes to create a high quality CTC grade foot path. The trail work can be physically demanding but the sense of accomplishment at the end of a day is fulfilling.” -Rita Senko Meet Joe Matlock and Rita Senko. This dynamic duo has been volunteering with us since the late 1990s and learned about CTC through the TTA (Tennessee Trails Association) Plateau Chapter. They have particularly enjoyed working with college students during our annual Alternative Spring Break trail building program. Joe and Rita both enjoy hiking and love the idea of a trail network in our “backyard”. They fully support the vision of completing a through trail on the Cumberland Plateau for everyone to access this beautiful part of the world. #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #volunteertrailbuilding #volunteersrock #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks
Another great FOSSIL FIND!!!This one was found on Another great FOSSIL FIND!!!This one was found on the bank of Morgan Creek. We believe this fossil is an impression of tree bark which is from the Pennsylvanian Period and is around 318 million years old 🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #fossil #rockfossils #fossilfinds #rheacountytn #daytontn #laurelsnowpocketwilderness #laurelsnow
We had a great time yesterday hosting a Volunteer We had a great time yesterday hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Hike! Thanks to everyone who came out to preview newly constructed trail! 🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #volunteertrailbuilding #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #rheacountytn #springcitytn #evensvilletn #hikethect #hiketn
We had a great time yesterday hosting a Volunteer We had a great time yesterday hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Hike! Thanks to everyone who came out to preview newly constructed trail! 🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #volunteertrailbuilding #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #rheacountytn #springcitytn #evensvilletn #hikethect #hiketn
Wildflowers & Wonders is an evening to celebrate C Wildflowers & Wonders is an evening to celebrate CTC’s work building,maintaining and educating folks up and down the Cumberland Trail corridor. Art will be available for auction which will benefit CTC and fund efforts in construction of the Cumberland Trail. We are excited to see everyone at this inaugural event and look forward to growing it each year! Your ticket purchase will include hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and helping us finish the Cumberland Trail! Dress is cocktail casual. We hope guest will have a great time amongst like minded individuals while supporting a great cause! https://cumberlandtrails.kindful.com/e/wildflowers-and-wonders-art-auction #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #cumberlandtrail #trinitychapel #monkeytownbrewingco #bobstrailstreesandgardens #daytonartsleauge #rheacountytn #daytontn
Don’t forget about the Volunteer Appreciation Hi Don’t forget about the Volunteer Appreciation Hike tomorrow! 🥾🎒 🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾🎒🥾 Hike will be 2.4 miles round trip. Sack lunches will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear hiking shoes/boots. Be sure to bring hydration. Please meet crew by 9:30am ET at the Big Apple Market in Spring City, TN. Registration forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069 Questions should be directed to: email: savana@cumberlandtrail.org phone: 931.456.6259 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #trailbuilders #trailmaintainers #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #hikethect #rheacountytn #springcitytn #volunteersrock #volunteertrailbuilding
Black & Gold Flat Millipede. These guys can be fou Black & Gold Flat Millipede. These guys can be found anywhere that organic litter accumulates. They can also be seen as red & black #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #trailbuilders #cumberlandtrail #millipede #blackandgoldmillipede #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #laurelsnowpocketwilderness #laurelsnow
Come join us in February for our next Volunteer Tr Come join us in February for our next Volunteer Trail Building Event at Laurel Snow! When: February 17th & 18th @ 9:00am eastern Where: Laurel Snow State Natural Area Meet up at: Laurel Snow Trailhead Physical address is 1098 Pockett Wilderness Rd #100, Dayton, TN 37321 Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please meet crew by 9:00am ET at the Laurel Snow State Natural Area Trailhead. The workday will be from 9:00am to 3:30-4:00pm. Volunteer forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069 Questions should be directed to: email: savana@cumberlandtrail.org phone: 931.456.6259 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #cumberlandtrail #laurelsnow #laurelsnowpocketwilderness #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #trailbuilders #sustainabletrails #volunteertrailbuilding #rheacountytn #daytontn #visitdaytontn #rheacounty
Critter finds while building trail 🐸 🐌 🐛 Critter finds while building trail 🐸 🐌 🐛 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #volunteertrailbuulding #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #laurelsnowpocketwilderness #laurelsnow #rheacountytn #daytontn
Thanks to all the volunteers who came out today!!! Thanks to all the volunteers who came out today!!! What a HUGE turnout! With all the volunteer efforts from yesterday and today 1600 feet of trail was cleared and duff pulled!!! We value each and every volunteer who gave their time to help build the beautiful Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #trailbuilders #volunteertrailbuilding #volunteersrock #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #daytontn #rheacountytn
Thanks to all the volunteers who came out today!!! Thanks to all the volunteers who came out today!!! What a HUGE turnout! With all the volunteer efforts from yesterday and today 1600 feet of trail was cleared and duff pulled!!! We value each and every volunteer who gave their time to help build the beautiful Cumberland Trail! @cumberlandtrailstatepark 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 ⚒️ 🥾 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #trailbuilders #volunteertrailbuilding #volunteersrock #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #daytontn #rheacountytn #laurelsnowpocketwilderness #laurelsnow
Great Volunteer day out at Laurel Snow on this bea Great Volunteer day out at Laurel Snow on this beautiful Friday! Thanks to all who came out! We will be back at it again tomorrow! Come join us! #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #trailbuilders #volunteertrailbuilding #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #daytontn #rheacountytn
Great Volunteer day out at Laurel Snow on this bea Great Volunteer day out at Laurel Snow on this beautiful Friday! Thanks to all who came out! We will be back at it again tomorrow! Come join us! #cumberlandtrailconference #webuildtrails #trailbuilders #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #daytontn #rheacountytn
Don’t forget about the Volunteer Trail Building Don’t forget about the Volunteer Trail Building Event tomorrow and Saturday! Hike into worksite is over 2 miles as Richland Creek will likely be too high to cross. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Make sure to bring hydration! When: January 20th & 21st @ 9:00am ET Where: Laurel Snow State Natural Area Meet up at: Laurel Snow Trailhead Physical address is 1098 Pockett Wilderness Rd #100, Dayton, TN 37321 Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Please meet crew by 9:00am ET at the Laurel Snow State Natural Area Trailhead. The workday will be from 9:00am to 3:30-4:00pm. Volunteer forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069 Questions should be directed to: email: savana@cumberlandtrail.org phone: 931.456.6259 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #trailbuilders #cumberlandtrail #volunteertrailbuilding #volunteersrock #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #laurelsnow #laurelsnowstatenaturalarea #rheacountytn #daytontn
Rock Creek Bridge Rock Creek Segment 📸: Gary S Rock Creek Bridge Rock Creek Segment 📸: Gary Stephens #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #cumberlandtrail #sustainabletrails #trailbuilders #volunteertrailbuilding #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #rockcreeksegment #rockcreekbridge #hamiltoncounty #visitchattanooga
Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star. For it isn't by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are. -MLK #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #cumberlandtrail #mlkday
Yesterday our Operations Coordinator Savana Keeton Yesterday our Operations Coordinator Savana Keeton spoke about CTC and all the wonderful things happening in Rhea County at the Dayton Rotary Club. Thanks for having us! @daytontennesseerotaryclub #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #trailbuilders #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #rheacountytn #daytontn
SNEAK PEEK!! We are building trail in a new locati SNEAK PEEK!! We are building trail in a new location! Come volunteer with us next week on Friday or Saturday. When: January 20th & 21st @ 9:00am ET Where: Laurel Snow State Natural Area Meet up at: Laurel Snow Trailhead Physical address is 1098 Pockett Wilderness Rd #100, Dayton, TN 37321 Tools will be provided. Please bring work gloves, dress appropriately for weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please meet crew by 9:00am ET at the Laurel Snow State Natural Area Trailhead. The workday will be from 9:00am to 3:30-4:00pm. Volunteer forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069 Questions should be directed to: email: savana@cumberlandtrail.org phone: 931.456.6259 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #trailbuilders #cumberlandtrail #volunteertrailbuilding #volunteersrock #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #laurelsnow #laurelsnowstatenaturalarea #rheacountytn #daytontn
Cool rock find at our new trail construction site! Cool rock find at our new trail construction site! While building trail near Morgan Creek we unearthed a rather interesting rock. 🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨⚒️🪨 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #trailbuilders #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #cumberlandtrailsst #tnstateparks #coolrock #rockfinds #geology #rheacountytn #daytontn
Happy hump day from CTC Operations Coordinator Sav Happy hump day from CTC Operations Coordinator Savana Keeton and @monkeytownbrewingco Alan Garrison!!! #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #sustainabletrails #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #monkeytownbrewingco #pineyfalls #pineyfallsstatenaturalarea #rheacountytn #daytontn #springcitytn #waterfallwednesday
Did you volunteer with us in 2022? If so…. We’ Did you volunteer with us in 2022? If so…. We’d love to have you come out for a hike on the trail you helped build! We are excited to give a sneak peak of trail that isn’t officially open yet, but want to show appreciation to those who helped make it happen. Hike will be 2.4 miles round trip. Sack lunches will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear hiking shoes/boots. Be sure to bring hydration. Please meet crew by 9:30am ET at the Big Apple Market in Spring City, TN. Registration forms can be filled out here: https://form.jotform.com/220864864778069 Questions should be directed to: email: savana@cumberlandtrail.org phone: 931.456.6259 #cumberlandtrailsconference #webuildtrails #trailbuilders #trailmaintainers #cumberlandtrail #cumberlandtrailstatepark #tnstateparks #hikethect #rheacountytn #springcitytn #volunteersrock #volunteertrailbuilding
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