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US Supreme Court Says Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ+ Workers
The US Supreme Court ruled Monday, June 15, that federal civil rights law protects gay, lesbian, and transgender workers. The landmark
Backcountry Reopens in Shenandoah National Park
The backcountry in Shenandoah National Park, including shelters and huts, has reopened for overnight camping. The park asks backcountry travelers
Trailhead Access to AT Through Virginia Triple Crown Reopens June 13
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail will reopen access to 27 miles of the trail in Central Virginia known as the Triple Crown beginning June
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Zeta FL Rain Jacket, Zeta SL Rain Pants
The Arc'teryx Zeta FL jacket and SL rain pants are designed for hikers who want to move fast and light. The men's jacket weighs 7.2 ounces. The men's
Man Accused in AT Hiker’s Death Found Competent to Stand Trial
The man accused of killing Appalachian Trail hiker Ronald Sanchez Jr. and severely injuring a female hiker in May 2019 has been declared competent to
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[Update] Appalachian Trail Now Open on Katahdin; Baxter Requires Quarantine or COVID Test for Most Non-Residents
(Updated 6 a.m. MT July 2) The Appalachian Trail on Mount Katahdin is now open, but most non-residents will be required to have a negative COVID-19
Maine Requires Visitors to Get COVID Test or Quarantine for 14 Days
Maine will require out-of-state visitors to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arriving in the state if they want to avoid a mandatory
PCTA Asks Hikers not to Attempt a Pacific Crest Trail SOBO Thru-Hike
The Pacific Crest Trail Association is asking hikers not to attempt a SOBO thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail by starting at the Canadian
ATC Joins Calls for Racial Justice for Black Americans
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has joined the calls for justice for America's black citizens as turmoil fed by a black man's death during an
Pacific Crest Trail Reopens Through Columbia River Gorge
The Pacific Crest Trail through Columbia River Gorge has reopened, along with some surrounding trails and day-use sites in Oregon and