Hike the Tanawha Trail at Grandfather Mountain this Saturday with author Randy Johnson

Most hikers may recognize Randy Johnson as the author of numerous hiking guides in North Carolina and Virginia, a background that certainly helps when leading hikes. But what most hikers may not know is that Randy founded the trail program at Grandfather Mountain in the mid-1970s. He designed and built trails on the mountain and oversaw backcountry management and research that was pivotal in establishing preservation efforts at Grandfather Mountain.