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Happily Ever After The AT
I DID IT! Blossom I mean, WE DID IT! Botany We summited Katahdin on Sept. 19. It was a beautiful day atmospherically and emotionally. When chatting with folks about my...
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7 Reasons to Attend the ATC’s Fourth Annual Fundraiser [And How You Can Win FREE Tickets]
The following post has been provided by our friends at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Appalachian Trail. Looking to connect with
Ever Wonder What It’d Be Like To Fly Off McAfee Knob? This Video is For You.
McAfee Knob is the most photographed location on the Appalachian Trail. This iconic point has been featured dozens of times in the Best Photos from the Appalachian Trail. And for good...
Keeping the Trail Weird for Austin…
In one way or another, the Appalachian Trail has already affected all of our lives. Whether you’re an aspiring hiker, have a loved one that’s interested in...
The Best Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail This Week
We continue to peruse all of the wonderful pictures from Instagram with the hashtag #AppalachianTrail and #AppalachianTrials and select a few of the best each week. If you would like your picture
What Am I Doing??
What am I doing? What was I thinking? This is Ian That thought runs through my head at least 3 times a day now. My youngest son, Ian, and I...
7 Things You Should Never Take Out of Your Backpack
It's tempting to shuffle these items around when you are off the trail but prevent yourself the trouble and just leave these items where they belong: in your bag. Keep...
Halfway Home
When I left Port Clinton, PA, I was slated to hit Duncannon on a Sunday, which wasn't going to work, because I had mail waiting for me there, and I...
Congratulations to This Week’s Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers!
This post is all about celebration! We want to feature your incredible accomplishment of successfully thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail right here on AppalachianTrials.com! If you've completed
This is Badger’s Current Gear List
Because I get this question on a fairly regular basis, it seemed more efficient just to publish a state of the union of what's in my pack. I must preface this by stating I am not...