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Missing Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead in Vermont

Missing Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead in Vermont

Robert Kerker, aka "Steady Eddie" is has gone missing in Vermont. He is hiking north on the Appalachian Trail.

Jul 29, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Severe Flooding in New England Closes Portions of the AT

Severe Flooding in New England Closes Portions of the AT

Another round of storms has brought severe flooding to New England, closing roads and forcing hikers to remain in place.

Jul 11, 2023 : Owen Eigenbrot
Kennebec River Ferry Service Paused (Again) Due to High Water Levels

Kennebec River Ferry Service Paused (Again) Due to High Water Levels

The Kennebec River Ferry on the Appalachian Trail in Maine has temporarily paused service due to "extremely high water levels" on the river, according to an Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)...

Jun 30, 2023 : Kelly Floro
A Woman Was Bitten by a Bear on the AT Last Month. Here’s What Happened

A Woman Was Bitten by a Bear on the AT Last Month. Here’s What Happened

Due to an aggressive black bear attack, the lives of several people were going to change forever. This is the story of that terrible event.

Jun 13, 2023 : Bloodhound
ATC Urges Hikers To Stay Indoors Amid Hazardous Air Quality

ATC Urges Hikers To Stay Indoors Amid Hazardous Air Quality

Smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada continues to generate poor air quality across much of the eastern United States. New York City recorded some of the worst air quality in...

Jun 8, 2023 : Kelly Floro
AT Festival in the Gap To Take Place on June 10

AT Festival in the Gap To Take Place on June 10

In 2019, Round Hill became a designated Appalachian Trail Community. That same year, it hosted the first Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival: a celebration of the longest and oldest marked...

Jun 5, 2023 : Diane Duffard
New Debt Ceiling Bill Would Fast-Track Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion

New Debt Ceiling Bill Would Fast-Track Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion

The debt ceiling bill announced by President Joe Biden and House Republicans on Sunday includes a surprise provision that would fast-track completion of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline

May 30, 2023 : Kelly Floro
32 Feet Up: A Single Mom and Her 15 Kids Hike the Appalachian Trail

32 Feet Up: A Single Mom and Her 15 Kids Hike the Appalachian Trail

Excerpt: Ever since she was 12 years old, Nikki dreamed of thru hiking the Appalachian Trail. 35 years, and 15 kids later, she turned her dream into a reality.

May 19, 2023 : Bloodhound
Section of Appalachian Trail Closed to Camping Due to Aggressive Bears

Section of Appalachian Trail Closed to Camping Due to Aggressive Bears

The Appalachian Trail has faced another closure due to reports of aggressive bears approaching hikers, continuing a trend of similar closures in recent years. On Wednesday, The Appalachian Trail

May 11, 2023 : The Editors
Search Continues for Missing Smoky Mountains Hiker in North Carolina

Search Continues for Missing Smoky Mountains Hiker in North Carolina

Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are still searching for a hiker who went missing in the park over a week ago. Gordon Kaye, 69, of Tampa, Florida was last...

Apr 30, 2023 : Kelly Floro