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Backpacker celebrating a beautiful Appalachian Trail view.
Hiking Tips

Preparing for your A.T. adventures

Nov 6, 2025

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Appalachian Trail heads through a foggy meadow, marked by a wooden post with a white painted blaze
Stewardship

The A.T. is Hurting Without a Reliable Federal Government

Nov 5, 2025

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Stewardship

How the Government Shutdown is Impacting the Appalachian Trail

Nov 3, 2025

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Downed trees blocking the trail near Unaka Mountain
People & Perspectives

One Year After Hurricane Helene on the Appalachian Trail

Sep 25, 2025

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Lemmy and Green Giant near Baxter Peak. Photo by Katie Farrar
Hiking Tips

Important End-of-Year Closure Dates for 2025 A.T. Hikers

Sep 18, 2025

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Two volunteers in hardhats stand on a storm-damaged section of the Appalachian Trail with fallen trees.
People & Perspectives

Japanese Volunteers Join the Konnarock Crew

Sep 11, 2025

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Cover of The Appalachian Trail calendar 2027 showing a rocky overlook with pines and a distant valley under a blue sky. The title is in large yellow letters across the top.

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