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News

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Kevin Nealon Challenge Dictionaries To Redefine “Take A Hike”

Campaign encourages outdoor engagement, mental wellness, and calls for a redefinition of “take a hike” while protecting the Appalachian Trail for future generations

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Culture & Inspiration

2025 Highlights

Dec 11, 2025

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News

Appalachian Trail Conservancy Announces 2025 Wild East Action Fund Grant Recipients

Dec 11, 2025

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Two Soul Trak hikers enjoying a scenic farmland overlook, with one using binoculars to observe a bird.
People & Perspectives

Transformational First Backpacking Experiences on the A.T.

Dec 4, 2025

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A tree marked with a white blaze indicating the Appalachian Trail, surrounded by dense fall foliage in the woods.
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Appalachian Trail Becomes a Half Mile Longer in 2026

Dec 4, 2025

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At an A.T. trailhead, this CBOBS crew gears up and prepares for a day of hiking.
People & Perspectives

A Classroom Without Walls

Nov 20, 2025

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People & Perspectives

Stories of Grief, Growth, and Transformation in the Outdoors: Part Two

Nov 13, 2025

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