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Can Thru-Hiking Bring Peace? A Combat Veteran's Advice for Veterans

Can Thru-Hiking Bring Peace? A Combat Veteran's Advice for Veterans

Nov 11th : N. B. Hankes
Appalachian Trail
Backpacker Radio 86 | Nathan Hankes

Backpacker Radio 86 | Nathan Hankes

Nov 10th : Elise Ott
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail Section Hikers: Share Your Experiences with Us!

Appalachian Trail Section Hikers: Share Your Experiences with Us!

Nov 5th : The Editors
Appalachian Trail
Advice

Accessing the Appalachian Trail: A List of Shuttles and Taxi...

Originally published on 6/23/2016, updated on 11/23/2020 by Sarah Wolfson. Do a quick Google search of,...
Nov 23rd : High Five
Featured

ATC Urges 2021 Hikers to Take Precautions, Consider Alternatives

In an open letter to 2021 trail users, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy on Thursday urged long-distance hikers to take steps to prevent...
Nov 13th : Kelly Floro
News

Now You Can Own an Authentic Baxter State Park Trail Sign

If you're hunting for the ultimate Appalachian Trail souvenir, you may be in luck. Friends of Baxter State...
Nov 29th : The Editors
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

[Book Review] 2000 Miles Together — The Raw, Unexpurgated Story of the Crawford Family

Nov 24th : Clay Bonnyman Evans
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

5 Things I Learned Thru-Hiking as a Solo Female

Oct 18th : Kaylin
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

24 More Stunning Appalachian Trail Photos to Get You Through Another Week

May 19th : Owen Eigenbrot
Inspiration
Thru Hiking Culture

Backpacking in America as a Person of Color: Hikers Share Their Experiences

May 14th : Clay Bonnyman Evans
Inspiration
Appalachian Trail

25 More Gorgeous Appalachian Trail Photos to Help You Get Through the Week

May 13th : Owen Eigenbrot