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Where To Roam- 5 Hikes to Take on National Trails Day in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee — MediaContacts.co — Many of the #trails in #East #Tennessee #follow the #original footsteps of the #Indigenous People and #wildlife that roamed this region prior to 1740. Sometimes called pathways, warpaths, and/ or traces, these trails served as #trade and #hunting routes for #Native #Americans and #later as #pioneer paths for western settlements. #Thanks to the efforts of #public and #private agencies such as the Tennessee #Valley Authority, #National #Wilderness #Act of 1964, #state #parks and the National #Park #Service #miles of historic trails have been preserved for conservation and public recreation. On National Trails Day, the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee is highlighting five adventure trails to hike. NORRIS, Tenn., May 31, 2024 Hiking trails in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee serve multiple purposes- conservation, recreation, and connections to public and private land. Day hiking and backpacking are popular activities in the region for both locals and for visitors, and the choices range from strenuous mountain climbs to gentle shoreline rambles. One consistent with all of the region's trails is that each is rooted in history and culture. Foot travel pathways such as the venerable Appalachian Trail

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