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Hiking Tips

Inside the Appalachian Trail Interactive Map

Jun 11, 2026

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Four hikers with backpacks and trekking poles chat beside a parked silver car at an Appalachian Trail trailhead in a forest clearing.
Trail Infrastructure & Resilience

What a Newly Introduced Transportation Bill Means for the Appalachian Trail

May 28, 2026

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Stewardship

How the 2027 Budget Request May Affect the Appalachian Trail: Part 2

Apr 23, 2026

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Stewardship

How the 2027 Budget Request May Affect the Appalachian Trail: Part 1

Apr 16, 2026

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Stewardship

Why Aren’t There More Bridges on the Appalachian Trail in Maine?

Apr 16, 2026

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Hiker uses trekking poles to traverse large rocks along the Appalachian Trail.
Conservation & Biodiversity

What to Look for While Looking at Your Feet on the Appalachian Trail

Apr 9, 2026

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