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How to Hike West Virginia’s Cranberry Wilderness
I’ve been going through trail withdrawal hard since finishing my AT thru-hike in September. With winter quickly approaching and hiking season winding down, I decided to peel myself off my...
West Virginia and Other Things
West Virginia (Sept. 13 - Sept. 21) Four miles, eight days I know what you may be thinking. It took you eight days to walk four miles, what are you...
West Virginia & Maryland: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT
With only 17.5 miles of the AT in West Virginia and 40 miles in Maryland, these two states are known for being the smallest on the trail. Their small size...
A Brief History of the Appalachian Trail
The history of the Appalachian Trail is as complex as its construction. The idea for the footpath was birthed by Benton MacKaye. In 1921 MacKaye made his ambitious vision public...
Five Environmental Battles Worth Waging in 2019
A new year. A new beginning for some. The same old battle for others. And so it is with the environment, as perennial battles continue for the year ahead. Here...
Squishy, Soggy, Mossy-Green Goodness: A Hike Through the Cranberry Wilderness
West Virginia---Wild, wonderful. That's their slogan. Now, I lived in West Virginia for a short time waaay back when I was 21. In 2000, and to be perfectly honest I...
Court Quotes Lorax in Rejecting Pipeline that Would Cross AT in Virginia
A federal court has rejected permits for a natural gas pipeline that would cross two national forests and the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, saying that the US Forest Service bowed...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #AppalachianTrail
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most spectacularly beautiful, hilariously entertaining, and all-around best photos taken on the Appalachian Trail this past week. This week features photos
The Hard and Fast Numbers of the Appalachian Trail
Well, I did it. I started April 22 and finished Aug. 31. In 132 days (four months and nine days), I took every step between Springer Mountain in Georgia and...
The Whites and Their Rocks Nearly Killed Me
After 1,800 miles I finally made it to the infamous White Mountains.They proved to be the highlight of my hike. Check out the video: hellacious descent down Mount Moosilauke in...
