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News

$1 Million Available for Appalachian Trail Landscape Protection

May 4, 2026

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Stewardship

How the 2027 Budget Request May Affect the Appalachian Trail: Part 2

Apr 23, 2026

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Culture & Inspiration

The Appalachian Trail, Then and Now: Two 2,000-Milers Reflect

Apr 22, 2026

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The Hiker Parade at Appalachian Trail Days 2022, with Trail Days Logo
Culture & Inspiration

What You Need to Know About Appalachian Trail Days

Apr 22, 2026

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Hiker poses with packed backpack in front of Appalachian Trail Conservancy headquarters
Hiking Tips

What A Shakedown Hike Can Tell You Before Mile One

Apr 16, 2026

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Stewardship

How the 2027 Budget Request May Affect the Appalachian Trail: Part 1

Apr 16, 2026

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