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Hiker Reported Missing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A 53-year-old woman was reported missing near Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Tuesday, Sept. 25. According to park service officials, Susan Clements of Cleves, Ohio, and...
Federal Judge Blocks Grizzly Hunt in Yellowstone
A federal district judge ruled to return grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park to the endangered species list, a year and a half after their removal resulted in plans to...
Senate Committee Backs Extension of Federal Conservation Fund
Updated on Oct. 2 The US Senate Energy and Resources Committee approved a bill on Tuesday, Oct. 2, to permanently reauthorize the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and provide...
Oregon Authorities Believe They Killed Cougar in Fatal Attack
Oregon officials believe they have killed the cougar that fatally mauled Diana Bober, 55, whose body was recovered Sept. 10 in Mount Hood National Forest. “It is highly probable that...
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[Updated] Appalachian Trail Open in South, Hikers Return
Updated 8 a.m. ET Sept. 28 Thru-hikers returning to the Appalachian Trail after it reopened in the South following Hurricane Florence reported swollen streams, mud, and blowdowns. The
Appalachian Trail Photo Exhibit Comes to D.C.
A photo exhibit titled United By the Appalachian Trail, curated by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, is coming to the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. 17 photographs from various
Overnight Camping Reopens on AT in Mount Rogers Area
The US Forest Service has reopened camping for parts of the Appalachian Trail and the Mount Rogers National Recreation high country after determining that there have been no recent problems...
Seattle-Area Hiker Missing Since Aug. 1: Authorities Suspend Search
Authorities have suspended a three-week search for Sam Sayers, 28, a Seattle-area hiker reported missing Aug. 2 after going for a solo day hike in the Vesper Peak area of...
Karel Sabbe Breaks the Appalachian Trail Supported Fastest Known Time (FKT)
Karel Sabbe set out to break the record for the set by Karl Meltzer in 2016. The fastest overall time on the AT belonged to Karel Sabbe (@karelsabbe) on Aug...
AT Hikers Encouraged Not to Summit Katahdin During Labor Day Weekend to Honor Penobscot Nation Pilgrimage
Editor's note 8/28: The title previously stated that Katahdin would be closed on Labor Day weekend, which was incorrect. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have
