The trails have long been crowded come spring and fall. In the last two years, they've become even more so as an increasing number of people have discovered hiking as a safe way to recreate. So what's a long-time hiker to do, hibernate in the best two hiking seasons of the year and wait out the masses? Not hardly, especially if you know how to beat the crowds.

In today's episode, we share some tips on how to find the solitude you crave on the trail, even during the active spring hiking season.

In the News

• 14-day camping limit imposed. To learn more about the 14-day camping limit imposed in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, go here.
• Ramps gathering in Tennessee. To learn more about the permits being issued to collect ramps in the Tellico Ranger District of the Cherokee National Forest, go here or call 423.397.8455.
• Forest fire danger. To check on the danger of forest fires throughout the Southeast, visit the State Climate Office of North Carolina's Fire Weather Intelligence Portal here.