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Jefferson County Leader - March 19

Jefferson County Leader - March 19

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The Appalachian Trail Makes History With Its First Appearance on the Most Visited National Parks List
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The Appalachian Trail Makes History With Its First Appearance on the Most Visited National Parks List

  • Emese Maczko
  • Mar 19, 2026

For the first time in its more than 100-year history, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail has entered the National Park Service visitation rankings.

THE COUNTY LINE: Northwest graduate runs race in China
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THE COUNTY LINE: Northwest graduate runs race in China

  • By Russell Korando
  • Oct 9, 2025

A 2020 Northwest High School graduate, Cody Poskin just competed in the Ultra Gobi 400-kilometer race in China.

OUTDOORS: Annual antler measurement event this weekend
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OUTDOORS: Annual antler measurement event this weekend

  • By John Winkelman
  • Mar 14, 2025

Most of the chatter following last year’s firearms deer hunting season was about the reduced harvest totals. Rationale such as weather, acorns…

OUTDOORS: Presentation gave hiking options around county
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OUTDOORS: Presentation gave hiking options around county

  • By John Winkelman
  • Mar 7, 2025

Following my presentation at the Jefferson College Speaker Series in February, one of the guests asked me if the hiking trails I talked about …

OUTDOORS: First Day Hikes offer reasons to celebrate 2025
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OUTDOORS: First Day Hikes offer reasons to celebrate 2025

  • By John Winkelman
  • Dec 27, 2024

As annual holidays go, New Year’s Day doesn’t get enough acclaim. Admittedly, it’s hard to compete with the birth of Christ in December and Hi…

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Retired Windsor High teacher hikes entire Appalachian Trail
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Retired Windsor High teacher hikes entire Appalachian Trail

  • Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 11, 2024
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If you look up the length of the Appalachian Trail, you may find different answers.

OUTDOORS: County provides variety of fall hiking opportunities
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OUTDOORS: County provides variety of fall hiking opportunities

  • By John Winkelman
  • Sep 6, 2024

Labor Day weekend is traditionally viewed as the end-of-summer holiday, and after a couple of days of triple-digit heat index last week, many …

OUTDOORS: County provides ample opportunities for National Hiking Day
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OUTDOORS: County provides ample opportunities for National Hiking Day

  • By John Winkelman
  • Jun 5, 2022

For 30 years, the American Hiking Society has invited people to enjoy the outdoors on National Hiking Day on the first Saturday in June. Sever…

OUTDOORS: Magnolia Hollow offers many amenities even if its hiking trail needs attention
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OUTDOORS: Magnolia Hollow offers many amenities even if its hiking trail needs attention

  • By John Winkelman
  • Nov 12, 2021

As it turned out, mid-October was a little early, and unfortunately the first week of November may be a little late, but the opportunity to en…

OUTDOORS: Robertsville State Park hiking provides options
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OUTDOORS: Robertsville State Park hiking provides options

  • By John Winkelman
  • Sep 14, 2021

Just across the Jefferson County line into Franklin County, Robertsville State Park welcomes guests with amenities to suit just about anyone w…

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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