News & Stories

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Stories

2024 Hiker Survey Results: Leave No Trace Pet Peeves

Apr 3, 2025

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Georgia Ridgerunners and Forest Service staff outside the AT approach trail in Amicalola State Park
Hiking Tips

What Ridgerunners in Georgia Wish Hikers Knew About Their Section

Mar 27, 2025

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Hiking Tips

Understanding the Iconography of the A.T.

Mar 20, 2025

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Stewardship

Our National Trails Depend on Federal Support – Which is Now in Doubt

Mar 6, 2025

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Get Involved

How You Can Take Action

Mar 6, 2025

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People & Perspectives

The Photographers Behind the Appalachian Trail Forever Stamps

Feb 27, 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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