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New Look - New Attitude - New Adventures!
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June 2011
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"A vigorous five-mile hike/walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world." -- Paul Dudley White "Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity..."
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Check out the article written about us...in the 
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Did you know...
Hiking is the easiest and least expensive outdoor recreation activity, according to the American Hiking Society, and the mental health benefits are as just as bountiful as the physical ones.
Your body will feel better, your head will be clearer, and your stress level will have decreased. As you notice improvements in your body and state of mind, more than likely you will want to start eating healthier foods. Don't believe it? Go for a hike, and experience it for yourself!
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Event Slideshow
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 | | Len Foote Hike Inn Weekend at Amicalola Falls & Appalachian Trail |
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Youth in the
American Great Outdoors
Photo Album
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YAGO Hiking Group
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Member Shout Out |
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Carmen Lawson
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Top honors to Carmen Lawson, organizer of youth for our Youth in the American Great Outdoors. She works with the youth at Greater Deliverance Baptist Church, Rev.James Dixon, pastor in Atlanta.
She is always enthusiastic and diligent in gathering the youth for the second Saturday monthly hikes and the third Saturday educational/informational sessions arranged by Gregory McCoy.
Thanks to Carmen for helping us give inner city youth a lifetime experience that has the potential to build their confidence and open their minds to great possibilities for their future!
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Older People w/ Active Lifestyles
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June is
Men's Health Month!
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Greetings!
This is the month we give special attention to the men in our lives! Father's Day is June 19 and all month we celebrate Men's Health.
In honor of the men in our lives, we have several events over the Father's Day weekend in which to celebrate them:
- Saturday, June 18; The Conasauga Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Conasauga River in the Cohutta Mountains...get more info and RSVP.
- Saturday, June 18; A 'Free' Wellness Breakfast with all organic food at Studio 723 in Midtown...Get more info and RSVP.
- Sunday, June 19; A Special Wilderness Hike on the easy and scenic Iron Mountain Trail at Red Top Mountain...Get more info and RSVP. All fitness levels are welcomed...it is a beautiful 4 mile easy trail.
On Saturday, June 11 we take our YAGO (Youth in the American Great Outdoors) group on their monthly hike, lead by Gregory McCoy. Get more info below.
On Thursday, June 23 we will join the Georgia Conservancy for a hike and overnight to the Len Foote Inn at Amicalola Falls. Get more info and RSVP.
On Saturday, June 25 we will have our 'Next Level' hike on the Gahutti Trail at Fort Mountain. This one is for our hikers who are ready for trails that are a little more challenging...Get More Info.
Although May was National Physical Fitness and Sports month, let us continue our fitness regime and, if you haven't already, take the President's Challenge and earn the President's Active Lifestyle award. Get more info...
Hartfield's Hikers continues to lead the way in getting men, women and youth out in nature, away from the rigorous day-to-day grind. Join us and you too will be exhilarated by the beauty of the great American outdoors. In addition to hiking trails, we also join other groups on great adventures that result in healthier bodies, sharper minds, a spiritual closeness with nature...and camaraderie with great people!
Please mark your calendar and join us!
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Carolyn, The Hiking Lady
Founder, Hartfield's Hikers |
June Service Day & Hike Photos
Red Top Mountain
Saturday, June 4th
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Atlanta Falcon's fullback Ovie Mughelli Honored at this year's Verde!
Thursday, June 9
Jennifer Schwartz Gallery
1000 Marietta Street
Atlanta, GA
7:00p.m. - 9:30p.m.
Please join us this Thursday, June 9 for Verde, a Summer Soirée, where Generation Green of the Georgia Conservancy will honor Atlanta Falcon Ovie Mughelli as an emerging environmental leader and the 2011 recipient of The Longleaf award. Click here to get the details.
As a member of Hartfield's Hikers, you get a special $10 discount. You must use this link to get your discount. At the bottom of the form, enter the promotion code: hartfield to receive your discount. Or contact Bryan at 404.876.2900 ext. 110 with any questions.
On the football field, Atlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli is a bruiser, best known for placing crushing blocks on opposing defensive players.
But off the gridiron, Mughelli (pronounced Moo-HAY-lee) has developed a reputation for something far different: environmental education. Through his nonprofit foundation, Mughelli has worked to promote environmental awareness to at-risk children in Atlanta, Baltimore and his hometown, Charleston, S.C. Read the full story...
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Youth in the American Great Outdoors (YAGO)
June Hike
Iron Hill Trail at Red Top Mountain
Saturday, June 11th
Rated: Easy
Distance: 4.0 Miles
Youth are generally ages 7 - 17 and must have an adult chaperone. Younger boys and girls are welcomed at the descretion of the guardian adult. See above for more information or call Carolyn at 678.231.4973.
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5th Annual Great American
Backyard Campout
June 11 - 13
Red Top Mountain
Sponsored by The Edge of Night Camping Club
Email Evonne Blythers for more info
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Advanced Hikers...ready to explore more challenging hikes. On the 4th Saturday of the month we are starting our 'Next Level' hikes which will be generally rated Moderate to Difficult or Strenuous.' They will be trails we have never done before the first of which is Gahutti at Fort Mountain. These hikes will require you to RSVP at a cost of $15 for Hartfield's Hikers Supporting Members, and $20 for Basic members and $25 for non-members.
-Supporting membership means you have joined by making a donation and have received your free gift.
-Basic membership means you have joined our mailing list and participated in at least one hike or other activity.
Due to the nature of the new trails, the number of hikers will be limited. Your payment holds your space. RSVP Now!
Supporting Member $15.00: 
Basic Member $20.00:
Non-Member: $25.00:
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Good Hiking & Health Tips
Hiking
A hiking stick or trekking poles are good to have when the trail is rated moderate or higher. They really work especially well when you are going down hill. They can take a lot of stress off of your knees, especially if you are a few pounds overweight.
Hike clothing should not be cotton. Cotton soaks up your sweat...and you will sweat...and holds it. Instead, wear breathable lightweight clothing, For the upcoming hot weather, choose to wear a polyester shirt that will wick the sweat away quickly. Also, your clothes should be loose-fitting to allow more air flow.
Health Hot weather hikes...start drinking water the day before your hike and have plenty of water with you on the hike. DO NOT drink caffeinated drinks, they dehydrate you!
Hot weather snacks should be salty to help avoid dehydration. Gatorade mix or some other electrolyte powder, mixed at about half strength in your water will help replenish what you sweat out.
Granola, Oats/Other grains, Raisins & Peanuts/other nuts, (GORP) is considered the ideal energizing snack food for hikers. It is really your own homemade trail mix. |
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Membership Restructure
There is NO COST to become a basic member or friend of Hartfield's Hikers and to continue receiving our newsletters and joining us on our monthly 1st Saturday day hikes.
First Saturday Hikes will continue to be No Charge. These hikes will be rated easy to moderate. A description of the hike and rating will always be provided.
We love what we do and are dedicated to keeping it going. As a result of hiker inquiries and increased expenses, we are implementing a fee to help cover our costs. Currently we have the 'Supporting' member subscriptions for only $15 a year to help us with ongoing operational expenses.
Supporting member subscriptions will get first notification of special events and planned trips, of which sometimes the space is limited. Additionally, as we reach out to our partners, sponsors and advertisers for special discounts and other added benefits, supporting members will be the first to receive the added value and benefits from these and other relationships we continue to build.
Please accept our invitation to become a Supporting Member.
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Normally, we hike the first Saturday of every month unless posted otherwise. Our hikers are all ages, from youth to seniors.
We simply ask you to make note of the length of the hike and the level of difficulty rating. We are as fast as the slowest person...no need to feel pressured. We enjoy nature and the company of each other as we hike the trails.
Both Carolyn and Paulette, the Sweep (the person in the back to ensure no one is left behind) are 'Certified' Outings Leaders with the Sierra Club and Certified in Wilderness First Aid through the Wilderness Medical Institute. We hike as a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the hikers are assured.
Carolyn is available for speaking engagements on practical ways to improve your current state of health and wellbeing. Her profession is Integrated Marketing Specialist.
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