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Bear Cubs
Hiking Tips

Don’t Feed the Bears

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Backpacker celebrating a beautiful Appalachian Trail view.
Hiking Tips

Preparing for your A.T. adventures

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Lemmy and Green Giant near Baxter Peak. Photo by Katie Farrar
Hiking Tips

Important End-of-Year Closure Dates for 2025 A.T. Hikers

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Hiking Tips

Tick Smart: 5 Tips for Hikers to Prevent Tick-Borne Illness

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Hiking Tips

What Ridgerunners in the Great Smoky Mountains Wish Hikers Knew About Their Section

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Georgia Ridgerunners and Forest Service staff outside the AT approach trail in Amicalola State Park
Hiking Tips

What Ridgerunners in Georgia Wish Hikers Knew About Their Section

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