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Park Service Considers Options for Repairing AT Footbridge at Harpers Ferry
The Appalachian Trail footbridge across the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry remains closed to hikers as the National Park Service assesses the damage
Top of Georgia Hostel on AT Has Been Sold; Future Uncertain
Top of Georgia Hiking Center, an Appalachian Trail icon for years, has been sold, and the property's future is uncertain. Jan Simony with Mountain
Five Trail Resolutions for the New Year
We take to the trails for a simpler life, engaging the rhythms of nature, joining a community of like-minded people. Our days on trail follow the
Proposed Power Line Expansion Casts Shadow Over AT, Maine Woods
The battle over a proposed power transmission line is looming large in the Maine North Woods as environmental and sporting groups join towns in the
Trail Personality: Walker Brook’s Cultural Niche on the Long Trail
Walker Brook grew up in the shadow of Vermont's Long Trail. He remembers riding in a pack on his father's back up Mount Mansfield, bringing supplies
Gear Review and Comparison: BearVault 450, 500
The BearVault 450 and 500 are easy, reliable ways to store your food away from your sleeping area with confidence that it will be there in the
Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead in Pennsylvania
An Appalachian Trail hiker reported missing earlier this week was found dead Thursday, Oct. 17, near Bear Rocks in Lynn Township,
As Hiker Numbers Soar, the Appalachian Trail’s Future Lies in Educating Hikers
As thousands of aspiring Appalachian Trail thru-hikers began their trek north from Georgia in 2019, they were joined by a new breed of hiker—trail
Gear Review: MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Tent
The MSR Carbon Reflex 2 is a seriously lightweight tent made for two, but as with most two-person tents, it's better for one. It's
Overmountain Shelter on AT Closed Because It’s No Longer Safe
Overmountain Shelter on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina, a popular spot for countless thru-hikers and others, has been closed because it is