27 Things Nobody Can Explain About The Grand Canyon

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in the United States . It boasts some of the best scenery of the Appalachian Mountains and is located in Western North Carolina and over the state line taking up a bit of Eastern Tennes


When we think of hiking alone through a trail that spans from one country through to another, the first threat that comes to mind is probably something pretty extreme. Of course, there's danger involved in any major endeavor such as this - but on the PCT, it's not likely what you th


In time, MacKaye found those like-minded people who started out as the Appalachian Trail Conference but would eventually go on to become the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, known as the ATC. While the Appalachian Trail was only one part of the plan, this was the first step - the communities were planned to start after its creation. Unfortunately, the Appalachian Trail was an incredible feat in theory but proved tough to get off the ground - no pun intended. Well into the 1920s, link homepage the AT was still not completed and McKay found that the Southern states were struggling to make progress. In response, a man named Arthur Perkins, who was a retired judge, took over the completion of the trail. This also garnered attention from a man named Myron Avery, who was a lawyer in Washington. With these two now leading the charge, Avery became the head of the ATC over Perkins, while the team continued mapping out plans for the Southern sta


Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the park and is one of the most popular spots in the Smoky Mountains. The views here will take anyone's breath away and are endless. Sunrises are rivaled only by the sunsets. To get here, take the 1-mile round trip walk up to the top of the observation t


This is an 8-mile round trip hike on the famous Appalachian Trail and one that boasts some of the best views of the park at Charlies Bunion. The Appalachian Trail in its entirety is some 2,190 miles long stretching from Maine to Georgia. It is one of the longest hiking-only trails in the world. Perhaps if one hikes on the trail here in the park for long enough it will whet one's appetite to do a full AT-Through h


Despite its name, the Appalachian Trail snakes its way through a majority of the East Coast, not just the Appalachian Mountains . The trail received its name due in part to the fact that it begins in Georgia before winding its way through Appalachia, before ending at the summit of Katahdin, Maine. So, how did this incredible trek become conjured into existence? As it turns out, with a lot of perseverance and vision for the fut


A hiker who has committed to hiking the PCT isn't likely planning on spending every night on the hike in a motel or hostel, but it is nice to know they exist. When it comes to the basics such as showering, sleeping in a (comfortable) bed, and general recovery time, motels and hostels are a necessity for s


A trail can stretch on for up to 30 miles before a water source is found. It would also be naive to think that running out of water only happens in desert terrain, as this can happen anywhere along the PCT that's remote and


The majority of the thru-hike will be spent in a tent out in the wild but there will be towns to stop off in, and these are perfect for resupplying and grabbing a good night's rest. And there's no shame in doing


What is it about this place that brings in so many people to explore it? Part of it is the sheer size– the whole place is completely awe-inspiring. That aside, there is much to discover about the Grand Canyon, as there have only been so much time, access, and resources to find out all the secrets it holds. Many people place the Grand Canyon on their bucket lists because it’s such a unique find. There are so many amazing things about the Grand Canyon; it’s no wonder that some of them defy logic and sometimes scientific explanations. Geologists, nature enthusiasts, and scientists are all keen to unlock the secrets within the borders of this wonder of the wo


Park Rangers have told stories about receiving letters and packages containing returned items from the canyon from travelers who believe they have been cursed after taking them. Stories of a Hopi god residing in a region of the canyon and tormenting travelers are still being talked about. And visitors might even spot a Bigfoot-like creature roaming the cany


Two of the (still living) trees in the grove have been shaped by the innumerable fires that have swept through the area through the decades. The Clothespin tree's truck is nearly severed by the repeated fires creating a space large enough for a pickup truck to drive through. While the Telescope Tree has been completely hollowed out from the fires - one can walk in, look up and see the


According to Ranker , there is a Hopi god that resides in the Grand Canyon. The Hopi are a Native American tribe that is known for its spirituality and beliefs, and animism. Named Maasaw, one god is described as the keeper of death, with many travelers experiencing anxiety and sickness if they enter this region of the can