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You Can Do Trail Magic, You Just Have to Do it Right
It’s no mystery why hikers in the midst of a grueling long-distance journey love trail magic. Whether you’re having a great day or feeling ground down, hot, cold, tired, or...
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...
Happy 50th to the AT, PCT, and National Trails System Act
Who wants some birthday cake? (If you’re currently hiking a trail, that’s a definite yes). This year, 2018, is the 50th birthday of the National Trails System Act and the 50th...
Important Safety Tips for Hiking with Little Kids
I'm a big believer in starting children out at a young age in activities. This is so they can mold their lives and decide for themselves what they would truly...
Interview with an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner
It's no secret that the Appalachian Trail (AT) survives in large part due to the thousands of hours of labor put in by willing volunteers each year. Yet, there are...
How the ATC Plans to Sustain the Appalachian Trail
Foot traffic on the Appalachian Trail is growing—Since the 1930s when only 5 people reported walking over 2,000 miles, the number of thru-hikers continues to increase steadily. When "A Walk...
Baxter State Park vs. Scott Jurek: The Clash of Commercial Sports and Wilderness Preservation
On July 12, Scott Jurek stepped onto the summit of Mount Katahdin and into the record books: after 46 days, 8 hours, and 7 minutes of hiking, Jurek officially broke...
The Thru-Hiker’s Code of Conduct
If you take one piece of advice away from this website, let it be this post. Recently, the Baxter State Park Authority issued a letter to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy...
From Thru-Hiker to Volunteer: How to Give Back
Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail makes you very thankful for the volunteers who maintain it. All it takes is a stretch of trail with very full privies and neglected shelters, faded...
7 Reasons to Attend the ATC’s Fourth Annual Fundraiser [And How You Can Win FREE Tickets]
The following post has been provided by our friends at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Appalachian Trail. Looking to connect with