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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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Eroded section of the Appalachian Trail, with a deep, cupped channel worn into the dirt path by water runoff.
Trail Infrastructure & Resilience

Of Ruts and Root Balls: Assessing the A.T. for Improvements

Sep 24, 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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Rolling mountains and valleys blanketed in colorful fall foliage
Culture & Inspiration

The Truth About Fall Hiking on the Appalachian Trail

Sep 17, 2026

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A group of equestrians guide horses and pack mules carrying gear across a shallow stream in a forested area.
Trail Infrastructure & Resilience

Appalachian Trail Equestrian Volunteers: A Unique Partnership

Sep 9, 2026

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Conservation & Biodiversity

A.T. Most Unwanted: Invasive Plants

Sep 3, 2026

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