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Charlies Bunion in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo by Horizonline Pictures
Hiking Tips

What A.T. Ridgerunners Wish You Knew About the Great Smoky Mountains

Jun 4, 2026

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Hiker with a beard and cap raises trekking poles over a weathered Katahdin summit sign, blue sky and distant mountains behind him.
Culture & Inspiration

How the Appalachian Trail Saved Tyler “Diva” Cairnes

May 14, 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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Hiking Tips

5 Reasons to Carry a Bear Canister (That Have Nothing to Do with Bears)

Apr 2, 2026

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Two hikers with backpacks stand on a mountain trail, smiling as a scenic valley stretches behind them.

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