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Archive for May, 2009

“Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up!” Challange…

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

The Challenge…

- The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) has two up-coming events they want to challenge Highpointers to be a part of.  The first of afcathese challenges is Climb Up the 50.  In this event, AFCA attempts to get at least 50 climbers on the highest peak in each of their states.  Depending on the state, this can be a huge undertaking for some while for others it may be just a short day hike or drive-up. 

Climb Up the 50is centered around projected dates when a team can summit Denali (highest peak in Alaska), which means climbers and hikers and summit their peak on any day between July 3rd and the 12th.

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TN/NC Road Work and GSMNP Birthday…

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Tennessee (GSMNP/Clingmans Dome):  A reminder from Highpointer Lee Price in Jamestown NC, US-441 (Newfound Gap Road) repaving between Collins Creek Picnic Area south to the boundary with Cherokee, NC is scheduled for March 16, 2009 through September 2010. 

Weather-related road and facility closures may change throughout the day. For updated road and weather information please call (865) 436-1200.  Once you hear a voice, dial extension 631 for road information or extension 630 for a weather forecast.  You may wish to write this number down when traveling to the area for handy reference for road and weather updates. 

Visit www.nps.gov/grsm/ for the latest information.  The webpage is updated 2-3 times a week.   This year is also the parks 75th Anniversary!  Go to the GSMNP Anniversary Website for more information.

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