I’m officially logging miles for the 2026 Hike-a-Thon to support TennGreen Land Conservancy. This month, every step I take—whether it’s a local neighborhood stroll or a rugged trek through Savage Gulf State Park—helps protect the Tennessee landscapes we all love. Our Impact So Far: Your donations go directly toward vital conservation projects, including: Expanding the Cumberland Trail: Securing critical land segments, like the recent 58-acre addition near Wartburg, to build climate resilience and community access. Protecting New Parks: Helping establish future public spaces like Ducks Unlimited Park and expanding existing gems like Fall Creek Falls. Preserving Wildlife Habitats: Protecting over 56,000 acres of critical forests, farmland, and river corridors across the state. Where your donation goes: $25 helps maintain trail markers and clear paths for hikers on protected lands. $50 supports the restoration of native plants and habitats for Tennessee wildlife. $100 helps TennGreen negotiate the protection of critical "missing link" properties for the Cumberland Trail. $250 provides the legal and technical resources needed to create or expand a public state park.