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2 Iconic Appalachian Trail Shelters Slated for Demolition, Says NPS

2 Iconic Appalachian Trail Shelters Slated for Demolition, Says NPS

Apr 30th : Shelly "Hummingbird" Estabrooks
Appalachian Trail
Thru-Hike Stats: This Is How I Spent 5 Months and $10,000 Hiking the AT

Thru-Hike Stats: This Is How I Spent 5 Months and $10,000 Hiking the AT

Apr 30th : Guest Post
Appalachian Trail
Trailside History: 8 Fascinating Historical Sites Right off the Appalachian Trail

Trailside History: 8 Fascinating Historical Sites Right off the Appalachian Trail

Apr 29th : Sheraya Smith
Appalachian Trail
Advice

AT Thru-Hikers Are Losing a Shocking Amount of Weight On-Trail:...

You've probably heard about "hiker hunger" and the legendary weight loss that often comes with thru-hiking,...
May 14th : Katie Jackson
Featured

Is Hiking the Appalachian Trail Solo a Terrible Idea?

Spoiler alert: probably not. The idea of setting out on a multi-month thru-hike can be both exhilarating and daunting, particularly...
May 6th : Katie Jackson
News

No Wildcats This Year? New Appalachian Trail Reroute Bypasses...

Detours are a fact of life on the Appalachian Trail. It is a footpath of 2,200 miles, after all. Structural...
May 20th : Kelly Floro
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

FOODGASM: A day on my plate whilst hiking the Appalachian Trail

May 18th : Katie Buxton
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

How I Do Long Distance Backpacking Completely Powered by Plants...and Loving It!

Apr 26th : Ruth Morley
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Day 1: From Stone Arches to White Blazes – It Begins

Apr 7th : Sunnybrook
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

Fall 7 Times, Stand up 8

Mar 25th : Starfish
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

Thru hiking with fibromyalgia and what its taught me about mind over body

Mar 13th : Scorpion Queen