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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Opposes PAX-1 Data Center in Middlesex Township, Pennsylvania

May 6, 2026

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$1 Million Available for Appalachian Trail Landscape Protection

May 4, 2026

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Appalachian Trail Sees 16.9 Million Recreation Visits in 2025

Mar 13, 2026

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Call for Nominations: ATC Board of Directors

Mar 4, 2026

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Federal Funding to Aid Improvements at McAfee Knob Trailhead

Feb 26, 2026

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Seven Pennsylvania Communities Join Inaugural Appalachian Trail Community Conservation Collaborative

Feb 5, 2026

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