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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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Hiker wading through a river, water at mid-calf level.
Stewardship

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

Apr 16, 2026

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Forest tree marked with a National Park Service marker reading "US Boundary Appalachian Trail."
Get Involved

Unexpected Finds Along the A.T.

Jan 15, 2026

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Helene damage in Mt Rogers NRA
Hiking Tips

Hiking & Helene: Storm Damage Info for 2026 Hikers

Nov 6, 2025

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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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