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Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Issues Bear-Resistant Food Storage Order, Including 23-Miles of PCT
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has issued a food storage order for all backcountry users. The order is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. This includes...
Section of Appalachian Trail Closed to Camping Due to Aggressive Bears
The Appalachian Trail has faced another closure due to reports of aggressive bears approaching hikers, continuing a trend of similar closures in recent years. On Wednesday, The Appalachian Trail
Italian Hiker Discovers 2,000-Year-Old Buried Treasure
A n Italian hiker from an archaeological group discovered a buried treasure that dates back to as early as 157 BCE, according to an April 14 news release from the...
1,500-Gallon Rainwater Collector Installed on Arid Section of Arizona Trail
The Arizona Trail Association recently installed a 1,500-gallon Remote Rainwater Collector along an arid segment of trail in Passage 15 in Pinal County. The installation of this collector, which was
Search Continues for Missing Smoky Mountains Hiker in North Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are still searching for a hiker who went missing in the park over a week ago. Gordon Kaye, 69, of Tampa, Florida was last...
Two Suspects Arrested for Allegedly Selling Drugs to Appalachian Trail Hikers
Police have arrested a man and woman for allegedly selling narcotics to Appalachian Trail hikers near Franklin, North Carolina. The Macon County, NC Sheriff's Office received a tip on 18...
Major PCT Bridge Failure Expected To Cause Detours for PCT, JMT Thru-Hikers in 2023
The South Fork San Joaquin River Bridge, a 100-foot-long steel footbridge in a remote area of Kings Canyon National Park, was severely damaged this winter, according to the PCTA. The...
Outdoor Exercise Might Be Better for Your Brain Than Hitting the Gym
Exercise is a good thing—that much you're probably familiar with. What if, then, you learned that exercising outdoors was an even better thing, especially for your brain? You might as...
Karel Sabbe, Aurélien Sanchez, John Kelly Become First To Finish Barkley Marathons Since 2017
Karel Sabbe, the Belgian dentist who set the unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail in 2018, finished the Barkley Marathons last night in 59 hours, 53 minutes,...
Nepal To Ban Solo Trekkers Throughout the Country (Yes, That Includes the Annapurna Circuit)
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has announced that solo trekkers will soon be banned throughout the country. According to the new provision, anyone wishing to trek in the mountains of...