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[UPDATED] Body Found on Appalachian Trail in Maryland Identified
The body of a man recovered Tuesday below Black Rock overlook on the Appalachian Trail in Maryland has been identified as Michael Joseph Mack, 58, of Hanover, MD, according to...
Ultrarunner Harvey Lewis Attempting to Set New Appalachian Trail FKT
Something about the Appalachian Trail sure does bring out the best in ultrarunning’s elite, and Harvey Lewis is no exception. The high school teacher and Badwater champ is looking to...
July Is Appalachian Trail Magic Month in NJ and NY
The states of New York And New Jersey are officially claiming the month of July as "Appalachian Trail Magic Month." The Trail Conference warmly welcomes the Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Class...
Gear and Beer: Join us in Denver for an Event Celebrating Cottage-Industry Brands
There are two things all hikers unanimously adore. The first thing? Gear. The second thing? Beer. Be steady your beating but aerobically fit hearts guys, because the two have been...
Construction Temporarily Stops on Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia
After a consultation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the Mountain Valley Pipeline has temporarily shut down construction in Southwest Virginia. Heavy rains in Virginia at the
Land Protection Successes Keep the PCT Wild
Stevens Pass The Pacific Crest Trail Association recently sold 402 acres at Image The Conservation Fund, the PCTA was able to purchase this property at the end of 2017. This...
Tick Season Is Approaching, Here’s What You Need to Know
While thru-hiking the AT last year, I called a Lyft in New York. The driver seemed a little flummoxed by my stinky, mud-covered presence and didn’t know much about the...
The North Country National Scenic Trail Extension Plan
The expansion of the The expansion of the North Country National Scenic Trail is slowly but surely turning into a reality. Where Will the North Country Trail Connect? The authorization...
The North Face Joins the Used Gear Game
The North Face has thrown its hat into the ring of brands refurbishing and reselling their products, recently launching a new line called Worn Wear and REI’s Clothes the Loop...
50-Year-Old Pot of Money Supporting AT Could Disappear
If you love the Appalachian Trail (AT), there is an important and time-sensitive story you need to know about before September of this year. Really, if you love any trail, national...
