A.T. Footpath

Reflecting on three summers spent on the S.W.E.A.T. crew, Bryan explains why volunteering for a Trail maintaining crew is his ideal way to give back to the A.T.

Promoters say the Mountain Valley Pipeline would be a safe, environmentally friendly economic asset developed after thoughtful dialogue. If only this were true.

We asked a group of 2016 flip flop thru-hikers to tell us more about their experiences on the Appalachian Trail.

To get a full picture of how the 2016 wildfires fires affected the Appalachian Trail, author Jim Fetig made a whirlwind trip in December throughout the Southeast to assess the damage, both physically and economically, to the Trail and its surrounding communities.

In October 2016, a group of seven African-American outdoor enthusiasts embarked on a four-day backpacking trip on the A.T. to retrace the journeys of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad through the Appalachian Mountains.

Kim Rosenbaum reflects on her role as a representative for the Monson, Maine Appalachian Trail Visitor Center.

Over the last few weeks, fires have raged across the southern Appalachian Mountains and the Appalachian Trail from Georgia up to central Virginia, and many major fires are still burning.

Tell your family to "Take a hike" — #OptOutside this Black Friday instead of getting caught up in the holiday shopping chaos.

The inaugural Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) helped prepare a group of young, driven individuals for future careers as environmental stewards. To help us understand the program's impact, the CLC crew has shared the most memorable moments from their summer on the Appalachian Trail.

After analyzing visitor numbers collected at Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters from January to July 2016, we have observed several positive trends within the A.T. community.