how the appalachian trail works
How the AT Works: Volunteering Safely
“Aren’t you worried about getting hurt out there?” “What if you break your leg, and lie there for days before anyone finds you?” I hear that a fair amount when...
How the Appalachian Trail Works: River Crossings
Pochuck Swamp, New Jersey; Great Swamp, NY; Clarendon Gorge, VT; James River, VA. Maine. One of these things is not like the other. Big Branch. Photo, portlandbolt.com If you’ve hiked...
How the AT Works: What DOES a Maintainer Do?
Everyone knows they “keep the trail open”. But in the deep woods ‘open’ might mean something completely different than a hillside in southern New England densely packed with mountain laurel....
How the Appalachian Trail Works: Finding the Perfect Spot
Can it be found? The Ideal AT Overnight Site? A lot goes into the creation of campsites on the Trail. We all have places we remember long after the hike...
How the AT Works: What Happens AFTER You Poop in the Woods
There’s plenty of information out there about the process of getting what’s inside to the outside--but what happens after you've done your business?
How the Appalachian Trail Works
We call it a "simple footpath"--but as they say, "It's complicated". Just what is the Appalachian Trail? What makes it special?