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Apr 21, 2018
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Alyson Browett
More and more, hikers are choosing to begin their hikes at various locations along the A.T.’s corridor, hiking north or south, and then “flip-flopping” back to their starting location and hiking the opposite direction to finish the Trail.
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Apr 11, 2018
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Anne Baker, ATC Landscape Partnership Manager
As we move forward in our efforts to protect the Appalachian Trail, the importance of tools like the Land & Water Conservation Fund only become more apparent.
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Mar 15, 2018
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Brian King, Publisher for the ATC
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the Appalachian Trail Bill of 1978, a pivotal moment in the history of the A.T. and the ATC.
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Feb 22, 2018
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Brian Threlkeld
Brian Threlkeld and his team are taking on an extreme A.T. challenge: traversing the 100 Mile Wilderness in the middle of a Maine winter.
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Feb 14, 2018
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ATC Staff
Three true stories from Appalachian Trail Conservancy staff about the love they found on the A.T.
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Feb 13, 2018
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Alyson Browett
The ATC will be holding daily hour-long classes to ensure northbound thru-hikers are prepared for successful and sustainable A.T. journeys.
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Jan 20, 2018
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy
We have answers to several questions we have received regarding the shutdown and how it will affect your ability to experience the Appalachian Trail.
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Dec 15, 2017
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Ashley Kelton
High school senior Ashley "Asha" Kelton describes her experience at the Massachusetts Youth Trail Summit and how it solidified her appreciation for America's public lands.
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Nov 24, 2017
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy
This Black Friday, Nov. 24, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ATC is proud to #OptOutside alongside REI and many other companies and organizations.
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Jul 11, 2017
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Bryan Alper
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.
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