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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...
Hiking Groups Can Now Register For Campsites on the AT
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) recently released a campsite registration system: voluntary thru-hiker registration, AT CAMP aims to continue efforts to mitigate the effects of continued
Hikers, Hostels, & Heroes: Spring Breakers in Trouble on Max Patch
The Hikers What was supposed to be a nice outing, in a warm place, far away from the bitter clutches of the Minnesota winter, turned out to be a struggle...
Grim Outlook for 2017 Lyme Disease Forecast in New England
According to a deer tick image Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tips for Preventing Lyme Disease Make sure to do thorough tick checks morning and night, and after taking...