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SUMMARY:Mammoth Cave National Park\, KY (Weekend Trip)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the longest known cave system in the world! \nMammoth Cave National Park is a park on two levels – 52\,830 acres of reclaimed hardwood forest and winding riverways\, and below it\, the longest known cave system in the world\, surveyed at 426 miles to date. It’s also a designated World Heritage Site and a Dark Sky Park\, perfect for stargazing! \nLocated within a day’s drive of major population centers\, it offers camping\, hiking\, horseback riding\, bicycling\, canoeing\, picnicking\, and cave tours. \nOn this trip explore the internationally recognized biological and geologic features and processes associated with the longest known cave system in the world\, the park’s diverse forested\, karst landscape\, the Green and Nolin rivers\, and extensive evidence of human history. \nOn this project\, volunteers will assist with trail rehabilitation\, cemetery maintenance (nothing too spooky!)\, cave restoration\, road and river cleanups\, and assisting NPS sawyers. \nThere is something for everyone\, whether it’s helping expand the park’s trail accessibility\, to maintaining historical sites\, or participating in a river clean up! The primary focus will be on improving trail safety\, water drainage\, reducing soil erosion\, protecting natural resources\, and maintaining historical sites. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/mammoth-cave-national-park-ky-volunteer-vacations-2025/
LOCATION:Mammoth Cave National Park\, Maple Springs Housing Facility\, Mammoth Cave\, KY\, 42259\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Weekend Trip! Mammoth Cave National Park\, KY - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join this project to support backcountry trail maintenance in Mammoth Cave National Park\, and explore the longest known cave system in the world!  \nMammoth Cave National Park is a park on two levels – 52\,830 acres of reclaimed hardwood forest and winding riverways\, and below it\, the longest known cave system in the world\, surveyed at 426 miles to date. Located within a day’s drive of major population centers\, it offers camping\, hiking\, horseback riding\, bicycling\, canoeing\, picnicking\, and cave tours. Mammoth Cave was established as a national park in 1941\, later designated a World Heritage Site in 1981\, and an International Biosphere Reserve in 1990. The Biosphere Reserve area was increased from 112\,830 acres to 909\,328 in 1996. In 2021 the park was certified as a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. The purpose of Mammoth Cave National Park is to preserve\, protect\, interpret\, and study the internationally recognized biological and geologic features and processes associated with the longest known cave system in the world\, the park’s diverse forested\, karst landscape\, the Green and Nolin rivers\, and extensive evidence of human history; and to provide and promote public enjoyment\, recreation\, and understanding. \nVolunteers will drive back and forth in their personal vehicles on paved roadway from the Maple Springs Housing Facility to the trailhead daily. Distance from housing to the trailhead will vary depending on the amount of work done the previous day. Maple Springs Trailhead is less than a 1 mile drive and the Lincoln Trailhead is about a 6.5 miles drive. Once work has reached the midpoint of the trail\, volunteers will park at the opposite end of the trail and hike in to commence work at the midpoint and hike back out to the vehicles daily.  \nVolunteers who are experienced paddlers will also have the opportunity to participate in the river clean up. The park hosts an annual river cleanup for the 9/11 National Day of Service. This annual river cleanup will occur on 9/14. The Friends of Mammoth Cave will coordinate with local liveries to provide canoes and/or kayaks\, paddles\, and life vests for the group to participate in the paddling event. River levels are typically low and have very little current requiring the volunteer to be able to paddle the 12-15 miles with their gear and any accumulated litter picked up. Several sections on the river may cause the paddler to have to get out of their canoe or kayak to drag across the gravel riverbed. The park will coordinate with the Friends of Mammoth Cave canoes/kayaks\, paddles\, life vests\, and shuttle service to and from the launch sites for the river cleanup for those interested. \nDuring this trip\, Mammoth Cave National Park’s average high temperature is 79°\, and average low temperature is 61°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/mammoth-cave-national-park-ky-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Mammoth Cave National Park\, Maple Springs Housing Facility\, Mammoth Cave\, KY\, 42259\, United States
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SUMMARY:Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River\, PA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Rolling hills\, riverfront villages\, and bald eagles perched on trees form a vibrant backdrop as the Delaware River snakes gracefully through the rural countryside. But the story of the Upper Delaware is more than just a collection of beautiful pictures. The clean water of the Delaware\, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States\, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement. Enjoy the area’s recreational opportunities while it supports a healthy ecosystem for wildlife and provides water for over 17 million people. \nVolunteers will work on re-routing a half-mile portion of the Tusten Mountain trail\, on the right entrance of the 3-mile loop. Re-routing will include removing a wooden bridge about half-mile in from the right entrance\, covering up old trail\, painting new trail markers on trees\, adding  “A Volunteer Vacation restored this trail” sign\, and constructing a new trail registration box. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the project site. \nDuring this trip\, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River’s average high temperature is 72°\, and average low temperature is 50°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Mohican and Munsee Lenape peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/upper-delaware-scenic-and-recreational-river-pa-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River\, Tusten Mountain Trail\, Beach Lake\, PA\, 18405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shenandoah National Park\, VA - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join American Hiking Society at the first of Virginia’s National Parks and part of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, Shenandoah National Park! This national park is home to over 200\,000 acres of protected lands.  \nWith over 500 miles of trails\, elevation ranging from 550 feet to over 4\,000\, and diverse flora and fauna\, Shenandoah National Park provides ample opportunity to become immersed in the beauty of the outdoors.Volunteers will work alongside the park’s volunteer and trails office to cut back vegetation along popular trails in the north district of Shenandoah National Park. Volunteers will assist with lopping\, weed whipping\, and removing fallen trees from various trails. Volunteers will be driven to trailheads. The distance for the project sites will be variable and may be up to an hour. The hosts will provide transportation. \nDuring this trip\, Shenandoah National Park’s average high temperature is 81°\, and average low temperature is 62°. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Monacan\, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)\, and Manahoac peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/shenandoah-national-park-va-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Shenandoah National Park\, Big Meadow Campground\, Stanley\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area\, TN - Volunteer Vacation 2024
DESCRIPTION:With scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs\, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is rich with natural and historic features. Enjoy the Cumberland Plateau through Big South Fork’s 125\,000 acres of tributaries\, natural bridges\, and wilderness. \nVolunteers will get to enjoy the Twin Arches area\, designated as a state natural area and managed by Big South Fork National River and Recreation. These arches are the highest arches east of the Mississippi. The trail goes over one of the arches and provides a beautiful view of the valley below. Volunteers will repair tread\, build water bars\, boardwalks\, remove vegetation and repair/replace ladders. Volunteers will use hand tools such as shovels\, rakes\, handsaws\, hand drills\, and hammers. Volunteers will drive or carpool to the trailhead. Hiking will be required from the trailhead to the area of work. The trail is steep in most areas and will require sturdy shoes. The hike will vary from 1-2 miles daily. \nDuring this trip\,Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area’s average high temperature is 84°\, and average low temperature: 64° \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate. \nClick here for a PDF of trip details.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-tn-volunteer-vacation-2024/
LOCATION:Bandy Creek Visitor Center\, 151 Stable Road\, Oneida\, TN\, 37841\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prince William Forest Park\, VA - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to relocate a section of South Valley Trail following sustainable trail building guidelines! New trail will be just over 1 mile in length through the woods over varied terrain. Work will involve hand tools and moderate to heavy manual labor; raking\, digging\, moving small rocks\, forest debris\, clearing vegetation/downfall\, grading trail tread\, and chopping small roots. New trail may or not be roughed-in by that time\, but will at least be pin flagged at minimum. There is 1 footbridge to be constructed. Lumber may be needed to be hiked in to the bridge site.  \nVolunteers should be prepared to hike off-trail for short distances over uneven rolling terrain and potential tripping hazards. The trail access is directly off of a gravel fire road where volunteers will park your vehicles. Hiking is no more than 2 miles round-trip over varied terrain. Tools and materials will be hiked in from the road. \nThe trail head is 5 miles away from the cabin campground. 4.5 miles of those miles is on paved road. The last half-mile is on rough gravel road. Transportation will be provided. Volunteers can bring their own vehicles if you prefer.  \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Doeg peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/prince-william-forest-park-va-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Prince William Sound\, 660 Whittier St.\, Whittier\, AK\, 99693\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mammoth Cave National Park\, KY - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join this project to support backcountry trail maintenance in Mammoth Cave National Park\, and in your free time\, explore the longest known cave system in the world! Mammoth Cave National Park is a park on two levels – 52\,830 acres of reclaimed hardwood forest and winding riverways\, and below it\, the longest known cave system in the world\, surveyed at 426 miles to date. Located within a day’s drive of major population centers\, it offers camping\, hiking\, horseback riding\, bicycling\, canoeing\, picnicking\, and cave tours. Mammoth Cave was established as a national park in 1941\, later designated a World Heritage Site in 1981\, and an International Biosphere Reserve in 1990. The Biosphere Reserve area was increased from 112\,830 acres to 909\,328 in 1996. In 2021 the park was certified as a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. The purpose of Mammoth Cave National Park is to preserve\, protect\, interpret\, and study the internationally recognized biological and geologic features and processes associated with the longest known cave system in the world\, the park’s diverse forested\, karst landscape\, the Green and Nolin rivers\, and extensive evidence of human history; and to provide and promote public enjoyment\, recreation\, and understanding. \nDuring this Volunteer Vacation\, volunteers will assist Mammoth Cave National Park staff with backcountry trail maintenance along heavily used equestrian trails. Volunteers will drive 1 – 7 miles per day from their structured housing location to the trailhead and park for the day. They will then meet with park staff for a safety briefing\, collect trail tools/supplies/equipment and then hike 2 – 5 miles per day with their tools\, water\, and lunch to the worksite. Volunteers will assist park staff with the installation and/or repair of trail features designed to improve water drainage; build/repair trail surfaces to improve trail safety for the public; reduce soil erosion that will protect nearby waterways that drain into the river or cave environment; and relocate sections of downed trees (working with NPS Certified Chainsaw Operator) and remove encroaching vegetation to widen the trail corridor. \nVolunteers will hike from the trailhead to the worksite and back out. Volunteers should expect to hike up to 2-5 miles daily. Volunteers must be able to carry their work tools/equipment (provided by the park) and enough personal food and water for the day. The trail surface on each trail is severely degraded from excessive traffic. Volunteers must be capable of navigating through uneven terrain where downed trees (will be cut and sections relocated) may be present across the trails. Volunteers will be exposed to unearthed rocks\, mud\, encroaching vegetation (thorned brush/shrubs\, tree limbs\, and poison ivy)\, prominent tick population\, venomous snakes\, and stinging insects. \nVolunteers will drive back and forth on paved roadway from the Maple Springs Housing Facility to the trailhead daily. Maple Springs Trailhead (0.7 miles from housing) or Lincoln Trailhead (~6.5 miles from housing) to park and meet the project supervisor. Distance from housing to the trailhead will vary depending on the amount of work done the previous day. Once work has reached the midpoint of the trail\, volunteers will park at the opposite end of the trail and hike in to commence work at the midpoint and hike back out to the vehicles daily. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.  \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/mammoth-cave-national-park-ky-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Mammoth Cave National Park\, Maple Springs Housing Facility\, Mammoth Cave\, KY\, 42259\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
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SUMMARY:Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area\, TN - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:Calling all bridge builders! Join us at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to restore historic bridges among a peaceful area with wildlife\, wildflowers\, and starry night skies. The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is 125\,000 acres\, and boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs\, and is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. The Twin Arches Trail is designated as a Natural-Scientific State Natural Area. There are four bridges in the Jakes Place (Historic) landscape which were built several years ago\, and they are in need of being removed and built. Jakes’s Place is off the Twin Arches Trail but also connects to the Charit Creek Lodge (Historic). Volunteers will be replacing one of these bridges during the week of service. There are no buildings left standing at Jakes Place other than the remnants of an old fireplace. Volunteers will be driven to the trailhead but will have to hike approximately 1-2 miles to the actual work site. The terrain is steep and moderate in difficulty for hiking. \nWith the beginning of summer\, the area is abundant with wildlife\, wildflowers\, birds and lush green trees. It is an area for foot traffic only and it is truly a peaceful area to visit\, even if only for one day. In the evenings\, star gazers can look up and see a beautiful display of stars. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.  \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area-tn-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area\, 4564 Leatherwood Road\, Oneida\, TN\, 37841\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T100000
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SUMMARY:Shenandoah National Park\, VA - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join this project to help Shenandoah National Park ensure it’s most popular trails are safe and user-friendly for over 100\,000 visitors annually! Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington\, D.C.\, Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls\, spectacular vistas\, fields of wildflowers\, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200\,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer\, songbirds\, and black bear\, there’s so much to explore and enjoy. \nVolunteers will work on a variety of trails in Shenandoah National Park’s Central District. Trails will pass through woodlands as spring flowers begin to bloom and cross ridgelines with views of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. Difficulty will vary from strenuous\, exposed\, steep mountain terrain to moderate\, forested\, rolling hills. Projects will ensure trails are inviting and user-friendly by clearing vegetation\, installing and maintaining trail structures\, and mitigating water damage through the maintenance of water bars and other water drainage structures. Volunteers may use loppers\, weed whips\, mcleods\, pick mattocks\, and rakes.  \nVolunteers will be transported from the campsite to the trailhead where work will begin each day. They will travel\, carrying work tools\, along the trail to work up to 6 miles in a day. Terrain is often steep and rocky with elevation changes up to 2\,000 feet in day. \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.  \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the  Mvskoke (Muscogee)\, Yamasee and Guale peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/shenandoah-national-park-va-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Shenandoah National Park\, Big Meadow Campground\, Stanley\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20221114T204932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T191450Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Nelson National Monument\, KY - Volunteer Vacations 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join this project to support trail access at Camp Nelson National Monument\, a location steeped in African American and Civil War history. Initially established as a Federal army supply depot and hospital\, Camp Nelson was one of the largest recruitment and training centers for African American soldiers during the Civil War\, and served as a refugee camp for their wives and children. Thousands of enslaved African Americans risked their lives escaping to the camp\, located within the slaveholding state of Kentucky\, with the hope of securing their freedom and\, ultimately\, controlling their futures by contributing to the abolition of slavery. Camp Nelson represents the courage and determination of formerly enslaved African Americans to secure their own emancipation. It also illustrates the nation’s struggle to define the meaning of freedom during and after the Civil War.  \nOver five miles of hiking trails allow visitors to experience first-hand the rolling pastoral landscape of Camp Nelson National Monument. This trail system and numerous interpretive markers provide an opportunity to explore earthworks and fortifications that protected Camp Nelson and allow visitors to walk in the footsteps of soldiers in order to gain an understanding of the sites’ significant role during the Civil War. \nDuring the week\, the American Hiking Society volunteer crew will work on upgrading the wooded Fort Jones Trail that takes hikers through the woods to Fort Jones and the two Stone Forts. Fort Jones\, with its extensive stone revetment walls\, is one of the best-preserved Civil War forts in the state. The Stone Fort Overlook affords a breathtaking view of the Hickman Creek Valley and the Hickman Creek Nature and Conference Center. These trails provide opportunities for viewing a beautiful central Kentucky landscape and stretching your legs\, while learning about various sites that made up the busy and complex Camp Nelson supply depot.  \nVolunteers will work to remove invasive vegetation along the Fort Jones Overlook Trail. This trail has been taken over by multiflora rose and bush honeysuckle. Volunteers will use provided loppers and herbicide to remove these invasive plants 15 feet off of the trail corridor enabling native vegetation to re-populate the area. Volunteers should be prepared to hike up to 3/4 of a mile through relatively flat terrain. All tools and day hiking gear including volunteer’s backpacks can be hauled to the project location by a truck.  \nThere is no experience needed to join a Volunteer Vacation! Your expert hosts will provide detailed instruction\, tool demonstrations\, and project oversight throughout the week. All you need is a willing attitude and to be in good physical condition to participate in moderate physical activity for approximately 6-8 hours a day with plenty of breaks\, at your own pace. Find out more about what it’s like to join a Volunteer Vacation and other frequently asked questions here.  \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)\, Hopewell Culture\, and Adena Culture peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, their deep and sacred connection to these lands\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. We offer this land acknowledgement as the first of many steps to stand as an ally and amplify Indigenous voices. We invite the American Hiking Society community to join us through continued efforts to support Indigenous communities and learn more about the history of the lands on which we live\, work and recreate.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/camp-nelson-national-monument-ky-volunteer-vacations-2023/
LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Monument\, 6614 Danville Loop 2 Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220612
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20211201T165429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T182739Z
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SUMMARY:Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area\, Tennessee - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:Encompassing 125\,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau\, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs\, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. There are five bridges in the Jakes Place (Historic) landscape which were built several years ago\, and they are in need of being removed and rebuilt. American Hiking Society volunteers will work on replacing one of these bridges during your week of service. There are no buildings left standing at Jakes Place other than the remnants of an old fire place. There are three streams that meet at the Jakes Place to form the beginning of Station Camp Creek. With the beginning of summer the area is abundant with wildlife\, wildflowers\, birds and lush green trees. It is an area for foot traffic only and it is truly a peaceful area to visit\, even if only for one day. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, Shawandasse Tula and (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area\, 4564 Leatherwood Road\, Oneida\, TN\, 37841\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220612
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20211201T164051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T153818Z
UID:10000496-1654387200-1654991999@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore\, Michigan - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Beaver Basin Wilderness includes 13 miles of stunning Lake Superior shoreline from Spray Falls on the west to Sevenmile Creek on the east. The Beaver Basin Wilderness offers opportunities for quiet\, solitude\, wilderness recreation\, and spiritual renewal. The wilderness zone includes 8.4 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail and 8.5 miles of connector trails as well as six backcountry campsites. American Hiking Society Volunteers will assist with the annual trail clearance project to clear and rehab trails\, remove and replace boardwalks\, and build different types of trail assets. Hand tools such as shovels\, loppers\, grub hoes\, and other tools will be used. The goal is to open up and get the trails in shape for the summer hiking season. Unlike any other place on Lake Superior\, Pictured Rocks offers the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches\, hike nearly 100 miles of trails\, view towering sandstone cliffs\, and experience the serenity of northern woodlands. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ and Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore\, Maintenance Building E9758 Co. Rd H-58\, Munising\, MI\, 49862\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20211130T211235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T182100Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Nelson National Monument\, Kentucky - Volunteer Vacations 2022
DESCRIPTION:Initially established as a Federal army supply depot and hospital\, Camp Nelson was one of the largest recruitment and training centers for African American soldiers during the Civil War\, and served as a refugee camp for their wives and children. Thousands of enslaved African Americans risked their lives escaping to the camp\, located within the slaveholding state of Kentucky\, with the hope of securing their freedom and\, ultimately\, controlling their futures by contributing to the abolition of slavery. Camp Nelson represents the courage and determination of formerly enslaved African Americans to secure their own emancipation. It also illustrates the nation’s struggle to define the meaning of freedom during and after the Civil War. \nOver five miles of hiking trails allow visitors to experience first-hand the rolling pastoral landscape of Camp Nelson National Monument. This trail system and numerous interpretive markers provide an opportunity to explore earthworks and fortifications that protected Camp Nelson and allow visitors to walk in the footsteps of soldiers in order to gain an understanding of the sites’ significant role during the Civil War. \nDuring the week\, the American Hiking Society volunteer crew will work on upgrading the wooded Fort Jones Trail that takes hikers through the woods to Fort Jones and the two Stone Forts. Fort Jones\, with its extensive stone revetment walls\, is one of the best-preserved Civil War forts in the state. The Stone Fort Overlook affords a breathtaking view of the Hickman Creek Valley and the Hickman Creek Nature and Conference Center. These trails provide opportunities for viewing a beautiful central Kentucky landscape and stretching your legs\, while learning about various sites that made up the busy and complex Camp Nelson supply depot. \nAHS acknowledges with gratitude that this project takes place on the traditional lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee\, East)\, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi)\, Shawandasse Tula\, (Shawanwaki/Shawnee)\, Hopewell\, and Adena peoples past and present. We honor the land itself\, the Indigenous communities who have stewarded this land for generations\, and those who continue to steward these lands today. AHS invites all volunteers to join us in our commitment to support and amplify the work of Indigenous communities as they work to dismantle the systems of oppression that these communities continue to face today.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/camp-nelson-national-monument-volunteer-vacations-2022/
LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Monument\, 6614 Danville Loop 2 Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200607
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T210101Z
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SUMMARY:Big South Fork River and Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \nVolunteers will spend the week working on the Oscar Blevins Loop Trail and the West Entrance Trail. Work will consist of basic trail tread such as building water bars and reconstructing a small puncheon foot bridge. On the John Litton Loop workers will reconstruct a ladder. Tools will consist of handsaws\, shovels\, hammers\, rakes\, etc. No powered tools will be used. Chainsaws will only be used by certified staff members.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/big-south-fork-river-and-recreation-area/
LOCATION:Big South Fork River and Recreation Area\, 151 Stable Road\, Oneida\, TN\, 37841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200524
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20191211T185736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T205951Z
UID:10000448-1589673600-1590278399@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19: \nThe Beaver Basin Wilderness includes 13 miles of stunning Lake Superior shoreline from Spray Falls on the west to Sevenmile Creek on the east. The wilderness is some 3.5 miles deep. The Beaver Basin Wilderness offers opportunities for quiet\, solitude\, wilderness recreation\, and spiritual renewal. The wilderness zone includes 8.4 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail and 8.5 miles of connector trails as well as six backcountry campsites. We have a one week clearance every year to use power tools to clear and rehab trails\, remove and replace boardwalks\, and build different types of trail assets. Hand tools such as shovels\, lopers\, grub hoes\, and other tools will also be used. Our goal is to open up and get the trails in shape for the summer hiking season. Unlike any other place on Lake Superior\, Pictured Rocks offers the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches\, hike nearly 100 miles of trails\, view towering sandstone cliffs\, and experience the serenity of northern woodlands.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore/
LOCATION:Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore\, E9758 Co. Rd. H-58\, Munising\, MI\, 49862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200315
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20191211T185729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T174312Z
UID:10000434-1583625600-1584230399@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Gulf Islands National Seashore
DESCRIPTION:This trail project will include a variety of activities such as brushing back and clearing vegetation from the trail surface. General maintenance and repairs of trail benches. General maintenance and repairs of trail boardwalks and bridges. These tasks will require the use of regular and power hand tools such as power string trimmers\, saws\, drills\, shovels\, rakes\, pruners\, and trimmers.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/gulf-islands-national-seashore-4/
LOCATION:Gulf Islands National Seashore\, 1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy\, Gulf Breeze\, FL\, 32563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190826
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20181116T192234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T201008Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Gate National Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer will help with coastal trail projects in Marin\, San Francisco\, and San Mateo counties. Projects will include repairing trail tread and drainage systems\, re-grading trails\, cutting back encroaching vegetation along trail corridors\, hauling heavy materials\, and maintaining and reconstructing trail features such as staircases\, fences\, and boardwalks.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/golden-gate-national-recreation-area-2/
LOCATION:Golden Gate National Recreation Area\, 730 Panoramic Highway\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190512
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20181116T192231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T201008Z
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SUMMARY:Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will replace an existing bridge on the trail. They will use handsaws\, shovels\, hammers\, rakes\, etc. An existing bridge must be removed prior to the start of actual construction of the new bridge.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/big-south-fork-national-river-recreation-area/
LOCATION:Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area\, 151 Stable Road\, Oneida\, TN\, 37841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190303
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20181116T192234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T201009Z
UID:10000411-1550966400-1551571199@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Gulf Islands National Seashore
DESCRIPTION:This trail project will include a variety of activities such as brushing back and clearing vegetation from the trail surface. General maintenance and repairs of trail benches. General maintenance and repairs of trail boardwalks and bridges. These tasks will require the use of regular and power hand tools such as power string trimmers\, saws\, drills\, shovels\, rakes\, pruners\, and trimmers.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/gulf-islands-national-seashore-3/
LOCATION:Gulf Islands National Seashore\, 1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy\, Gulf Breeze\, FL\, 32563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Vacations Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180910
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20171207T174804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T175501Z
UID:10000368-1536019200-1536537599@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Golden Gate National Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will help with coastal trail projects in Marin\, San Francisco\, and San Mateo counties. Projects will include repairing trail tread and drainage systems\, re-grading trails\, cutting back encroaching vegetation along trail corridors\, hauling heavy materials\, and maintaining and reconstructing trail features such as staircases\, fences\, and boardwalks. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/golden-gate-national-recreation-area/
LOCATION:Golden Gate National Recreation Area\, 730 Panoramic Highway\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180812
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20171207T174757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T145408Z
UID:10000364-1533427200-1534031999@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Denali National Park and Preserve
DESCRIPTION:The McKinley Bar Trail\, near the end of the Denali Park Road\, takes hikers from Wonder Lake to the McKinley River and the foothills of the Alaska Range. The 2-mile trail offers spectacular views of Denali and the Alaska Range and takes hikers through open tundra\, spruce forest\, and across several small streams. The work here is physical and rewarding! Trail workers will hike to the work site to perform maintenance duties that include replacing and installing new boardwalk\, constructing turnpike\, and tread repair. The nature of the work may include up to 5 miles of day hiking\, carrying tools and a heavy pack\, working in wet areas along the trail. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/denali-national-park-and-preserve/
LOCATION:Denali National Park and Preserve\, Riley Creek Campground\, Denali National Park and Preserve\, AK\, 99755\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180722
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20171207T163902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T202717Z
UID:10000357-1531526400-1532217599@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
DESCRIPTION:Trail Maintenance on North Manitou Island – The work will include hiking and clearing the 35 miles of wilderness trails on the island. Volunteers will work alongside Park Service employees to use traditional tools such as axe cross cut saw\, and peavey to clear and brush the trails on the island. Volunteers may be expected to backcountry camp and hike up to 10 miles per day. In addition\, transportation on the off the island requires a 1 hour boat ride (this is provided for free by NPS). \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/sleeping-bear-dunes-national-lakeshore/
LOCATION:Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore\, 107 N Lake Street\, Leland\, MI\, 49654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20171206T220957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T163003Z
UID:10000350-1526169600-1526774399@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will repair tread on trail\, build water bars\, remove vegetation and repair/replace a ladder on the John Litton Loop trail. The use of hand tools such as shovels\, rakes\, handsaws\, hammers\, etc. will be used. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/big-south-fork-national-river-and-recreation-area/
LOCATION:Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area\, 151 Stable Road\, Oneida\, TN\, 37841\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180429
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20171206T214516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T155046Z
UID:10000348-1524355200-1524959999@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Gateway National Recreation Area\, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:This project will be focused on providing amenity improvements to the two main visitor trails at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The renovation of three bird blinds will be the main project\, with additional projects to replace benches\, repair boardwalks\, and improve overall trail conditions to be completed as time allows. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/gateway-national-recreation-area-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Gateway National Recreation Area\, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge\, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge\, Broad Channel\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180304
DTSTAMP:20260519T220438
CREATED:20171206T193835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T161421Z
UID:10000332-1519516800-1520121599@americanhiking.org
SUMMARY:Gulf Islands National Seashore
DESCRIPTION:Repair and rehabilitation of trails\, bridges\, waysides\, benches and other components associated with trail maintenance. The Florida Scenic Trail spans Florida from the Everglades in the South and ends at Fort Pickens in the North West. \nMeet the Crew Leader for this trip.
URL:https://americanhiking.org/volunteer-vacation-trip/gulf-islands-national-seashore-2/
LOCATION:Gulf Islands National Seashore\, 1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy\, Gulf Breeze\, FL\, 32563\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gulf Islands National Seashore 1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze FL 32563 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy:geo:-87.2925208,30.3296772
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