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The Tellico Ranger District of the Cherokee National Forest in conjunction with Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) is offering two Advanced Trail Construction Courses to build skills within the agency and partner staff and within the volunteer community. The Advanced Trail Construction Skills Training is being offered this fall (September 28th through October 16th). This training is provided at no cost to accepted students. Applicants should have prior trail cons

A blog by Anna Tawril, a member of our Southern Crew this summer: I’ve always believed that simply being in wilderness is inspiring, good for the soul. More time spent outside means more opportunities for self-improvement and more character built. However, after a summer with Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards, it has become clear to me that who you spend time with is just as important as where you spend it. Throughout the summer, my crew, as well as other members of th

By Bill Hodge, Executive Director The season always begins with excitement for some, trepidation for others, and the giddiness of meeting new people. The convergence of experience and opportunity, pushing personal boundaries and new landscapes pulls the team together that would otherwise never meet. They come from school, from the trail, and some from their most recent seasonal gig. They arrive never having met each other, about to spend long periods living and working as a t