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Vermont’s Long Trail Reopens After Mud Season; COVID-19 Precautions Issued
The Green Mountain Club declared mud season over and reopened the Long Trail to hiking on May 22, but reminded hikers to take precautions because of
Shenandoah Park Begins Reopening, but not for Overnight Use
Shenandoah National Park will begin a phased reopening on Saturday, May 23, for day use only in certain areas. Overnight camping will be
Forest Service Reopens AT Trailheads in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia
Appalachian Trail trailheads and access points in four national forests in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia will reopen on May
PCTA Says Day Hikes, Backpacking Without Resupply Now OK on Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail Association issued new guidelines for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, supporting single-day hikes or horseback rides on the
Yellowstone Reopens for Limited Use; Backcountry Still Closed
Yellowstone National Park reopened for limited use on May 18, nearly two months after closing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The south and east
Hiking the Adirondacks? Pack Masks, Maintain Social Distance on Trails
Hikers in New York's Adirondacks are being asked to wear masks when they cannot maintain a safe distance from others, such as in parking lots, on
Yosemite Reopens for Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers
Yosemite National Park has reopened to Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers with valid PCTA permits, more than a month after closing for all
Outdoor Retailers Cautiously Reopening Some Stores, with Safeguards
Outdoor retailers are beginning to cautiously reopen some stores across the country, after shutting them down in March because of COVID-19. REI
ATC Updates Planning for Return to Appalachian Trail, Reminds Hikers to Stay Home
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy issued an update on its work to provide a safe return for hikers to the Appalachian Trail, while reminding them
(Update) Two Miles of Arizona Trail Will be Closed During Border Wall Construction
The southernmost two miles of the Arizona Trail will be closed starting Monday, July 13, for safety reasons as the federal Customs and Border