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Insights, updates, and inspiration from the people protecting, exploring, and experiencing the A.T. every day.

Culture & Inspiration

2025 Highlights

Dec 11, 2025

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Brown Mountain Creek Shelter. Photo by Mills Kelly
Culture & Inspiration

How the A.T. Almost Lost Its Shelters

Aug 21, 2025

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Culture & Inspiration

How Hikers Helped Route the A.T. to McAfee Knob

Aug 14, 2025

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Culture & Inspiration

A Century of Appalachian Trail Hiker Food

Aug 7, 2025

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The facade of a stone house on a grassy lawn
History & Traditions

Where the A.T. Began

Jan 24, 2024

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History & Traditions

“The Long Cruise” of Earl Shaffer

Aug 4, 2023

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