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

Hiking Tips

What to Know About Bear Canister Requirements on the A.T. in Georgia

Nov 12, 2026

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Photo angled down at diamond-shaped "AT" plaque in sidewalk, four hikers' feet on each side.
Hiking Tips

5 Tips to Help You Stay Safe on the Appalachian Trail

Nov 5, 2026

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Three hikers stand on a rocky slope of Mt Adams, looking out at large, distant mountains obscured by clouds.
Conservation & Biodiversity

Why Are the White Mountains So Much Harder To Hike?

Oct 15, 2026

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Close up leg and hiking boots walking through forest.
Culture & Inspiration

Why You Don’t Have to Take Six Months Off to Hike the Appalachian Trail

Oct 8, 2026

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

Important End-of-Year Closure Dates for 2026 A.T. Hikers

Sep 24, 2026

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Sunset-lit mountain with pink clouds, autumn trees, and a calm reflective pond in the foreground.
Hiking Tips

What Ridgerunners in Maine Wish Hikers Knew About Their Section

Jul 16, 2026

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