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Benton MacKaye: Reviewing an Unconventional American Life

Benton MacKaye: Reviewing an Unconventional American Life

A review of Larry Anderson's biography "Benton MacKaye: Conservationist, Planner and Creator of the Appalachian Trail".

Oct 27, 2016 : Taylor Ciambra
Ouch..

Ouch..

The trail takes me through a zoo. I can't help but feel depressed seeing my first bear "on trail" behind bars. All of the animals look so sad and miserable,...

Oct 27, 2016 : Rebecca Hatch
My ‘why:’ I am hiking this trail & not quitting

My ‘why:’ I am hiking this trail & not quitting

Let's emotionally and mentally prepare for this hike! Here are my lists as to why I am hiking the Appalachian Trail and why I am not going to give up...

Oct 27, 2016 : Alli Huggins
“Before I die I want to…”

“Before I die I want to…”

I owe it to all my followers, to myself, but even more so, tonight I owe it to a sweet and kind man.  This is for him! In the spring...

Oct 26, 2016 : Bookie
Bear Mountain to New Jersey

Bear Mountain to New Jersey

Bear Mountain- Oct 8, 2016 After a nice rest day I was driven back to the trail. Linnet and John dropped me off where I'd left off and would meet...

Oct 26, 2016 : Hillary
Congratulations to These 2016 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (10.26.16 Edition)

Congratulations to These 2016 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (10.26.16 Edition)

Oh. Snap.  As you probably know, we do our best 'round these parts to shine a spotlight on the incredible accomplishment of our AT friends. We thought it's time to do the same...

Oct 26, 2016 : Zach
Meet Jeffrey “Legend” Garmire, The Guy Who Hiked the Triple Crown (7,600 Miles) in Eight Months

Meet Jeffrey “Legend” Garmire, The Guy Who Hiked the Triple Crown (7,600 Miles) in Eight Months

TRIVIA QUESTION: How many people have hiked the entirety of the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails- better known as the Triple Crown of Hiking? Answer: 258* Two hundred

Oct 26, 2016 : Zach
How to Wash (and Dry) Your Down

How to Wash (and Dry) Your Down

Down coats, down sleeping bags, and even down booties, will need to be washed after any long distance hike.  The tags will give you vague instructions, but I consulted an...

Oct 26, 2016 : Claudia and Andrew Carberry
You’re Hiking What?!

You’re Hiking What?!

Since joining the Appalachian Trail community, I've received lots of support and useful tips and tricks to make it through. My family isn't as eager. Sister: You're crazy but I think...

Oct 26, 2016 : Adeline
Alphabet Soup: WFA and the AT

Alphabet Soup: WFA and the AT

If more people using the AT, from day hikers to thru hikers, had WFA training, the AT would be a safer trail for all to travel.

Oct 26, 2016 : John Edward Harris