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5 Giving Tuesday Deals for Trail Lovers
Social media is a great tool for sharing stories and spreading awareness of important causes. But let’s face it: one of the best ways to support organizations and causes you...
Wildfires Close Sections of the Appalachian Trail
Last week, wildfires closed sections of the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia, and containment is still in progress. The Black Bear Fire began...
Iconic Appalachian Trail Viewshed Officially Preserved After ATC’s Multi-Year Effort
One of the most iconic viewsheds along the Appalachian Trail has officially been preserved thanks to a multi-year effort by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC).What is now referred to as...
Appalachian Trail Landmark, Overmountain Shelter, to be Removed
Overmountain Shelter, a popular stop for thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail near Roan Mountain, Tennessee, was closed four years ago due to structural instability. Following a decision by the U.S.
McAfee Knob Trailhead to Introduce New Appalachian Trail Bridge Over Route 311
A pedestrian bridge at the McAfee Knob trailhead is set to become a reality, offering a safer and more scenic path for hikers at one of the most iconic points...
CDC Investigation Finds Norovirus Risk Everywhere in PCT Cabin
A norovirus outbreak on the PCT in 2022 led the CDC to open an investigation. What they discovered was shocking.
Beloved PCT Trail Angel, Donna Saufley of Hiker Heaven, Succumbs to Brain Cancer
At 6:30am this morning, Donna Saufley, the legendary PCT trail angel passed away. Per a statement by relative Floyd Saufley on the family's gofundme page, "This ends a long and...
Ultrarunner Kristian Morgan Sets New Appalachian Trail FKT
Kristian Morgan has set a new FKT on the Appalachian Trail. Find out his secrets for keeping his feet happy and dishing out good vibes.
Hiking Couple Killed By Grizzly in Banff National Park
A couple was killed in a fatal grizzly attack while hiking in Banff National Park. The area has been closed and the bear euthanized.
Pedestrian Lane on the Bridge of the Gods? Petition Seeks Funding
The Bridge of the Gods is an iconic part of the PCT. It's also one of the most dangerous. A new petition seeks to add a pedestrian lane.