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The North Country National Scenic Trail Extension Plan
The expansion of the The expansion of the North Country National Scenic Trail is slowly but surely turning into a reality. Where Will the North Country Trail Connect? The authorization...
50-Year-Old Pot of Money Supporting AT Could Disappear
If you love the Appalachian Trail (AT), there is an important and time-sensitive story you need to know about before September of this year. Really, if you love any trail, national...
AT Hiker Drowns Attempting to Cross Kennebec River
The body of 39-year-old Michael Camiso was found Tuesday in Caratunk, Maine. Camiso went missing earlier in May, and it has been surmised that he drowned attempting to cross the...
What You Need to Know About the 2018 Appalachian Trail Kickoff
Get your start photo under the Arch and sign in at the Visitors Center to register your thru-hike! Hear it from the pros The ATKO offers a prime opportunity to...
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[Updated] AT Fully Reopens After Government Shutdown
A shutdown of the US federal government began at midnight EST on January 20, 2018, with varying effects throughout government-managed public lands. About 700 miles of the Appalachian Trail is...
2017 Was Another Record-Breaking Year for the Appalachian Trail
Here it is! The annual Keep in mind, of course, that there are three years of data left for this decade's total numbers. The numbers used for the following analysis...
A Poorly Planned Pipeline Continues to Threaten the Appalachian Trail
You may have seen a pro-pipeline meme floating around the Internet that shows a map of the United States, crisscrossed with blue and red lines that depict the approximate 2.4...
2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Registration Now Open
Attention all aspiring 2018 thru-hikers—the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's (ATC's) form is now open to register your start date and location for next year's thru-hike. Register Here Registration
Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy Smashes Self-Supported (and Supported) AT Record
On August 31 2017, Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy reached Katahdin after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 12 hours, and 10 minutes. If verified (which is looking likely), this record will
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Feral Pony Ruthlessly Kicks Thru-Hiker in Balls [Watch]
One of the many highlights of the Appalachian Trail is encountering the feral (commonly principles of Leave No Trace and to keep a distance from any wildlife. There are many reasons...