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Winter Storm Expected To Dump 10-Plus Feet of Snow in Sierra Nevada Mountains
Meteorologists expect a massive Pacific storm to pummel the west coast starting this Thursday, dumping rain at low elevations and snow in the mountains. It will affect much of the...
Briana DeSanctis Becomes First Solo Woman To Complete 6,800-Mile American Discovery Trail
In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, Briana "Rocky Mountain High" DeSanctis took her finishing steps on the 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail (ADT) on Saturday, February 10,
Trail Community Reels From Death of Well-Known Hiker in White Mountains
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of a missing hiker from New Hampshire's White Mountains near Mount Guyot early Thursday morning. In a press release, New Hampshire Fish and...
Comprehensive Management Plan Released for the Pacific Northwest Trail
Fourteen years after being designated a National Scenic Trail, land managers finally have a blueprint for the completion and management of the Pacific Northwest Trail. Of the eleven National
AT Hikers Must Now Purchase a Permit To Hike Through Shenandoah National Park
Visitors wishing to camp backcountry in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park will now have to purchase a permit online at Recreation.gov in order to do so. The new online permit rule...
5 Giving Tuesday Deals for Trail Lovers
Social media is a great tool for sharing stories and spreading awareness of important causes. But let’s face it: one of the best ways to support organizations and causes you...
Wildfires Close Sections of the Appalachian Trail
Last week, wildfires closed sections of the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia, and containment is still in progress. The Black Bear Fire began...
Iconic Appalachian Trail Viewshed Officially Preserved After ATC’s Multi-Year Effort
One of the most iconic viewsheds along the Appalachian Trail has officially been preserved thanks to a multi-year effort by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC).What is now referred to as...
Appalachian Trail Landmark, Overmountain Shelter, to be Removed
Overmountain Shelter, a popular stop for thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail near Roan Mountain, Tennessee, was closed four years ago due to structural instability. Following a decision by the U.S.
McAfee Knob Trailhead to Introduce New Appalachian Trail Bridge Over Route 311
A pedestrian bridge at the McAfee Knob trailhead is set to become a reality, offering a safer and more scenic path for hikers at one of the most iconic points...