Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Friends Of The Smokies Awarded Grant To Promote Bear Safety On A.T.

Friends of the Smokies and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy will continue their partnership to assist Great Smoky Mountains National Park with proactive bear management. The ATC’s North Carolina specialty license plate grant program awarded Friends of the Smokies $4,000 to support repairs of food storage cables at campsites and shelters along the Smokies stretch of the Appalachian Trail.

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September 23rd, 2017

President's Decision To Leave Paris Accord Draws Criticism From National Park Advocates

President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate change accord is drawing criticism from park advocates and businesses tied to national parks, as well as pledges to reduce carbon footprints and praise for states that are focused on renewable energy.

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June 4th, 2017

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Will Trump's "All Of The Above" Energy Policy Impact The Parks?

Shale gas, that trapped within the Marcellus Formation in the Eastern United States, has grown to become a significant component of the country's energy portfolio. But it also poses a threat to national park lands in the region, with more than a few proposed pipelines that could cross the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 8th, 2017

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Gear Lists

The following backpacking gear lists for the Appalachain National Recreational Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail were compiled by REI. They are offered here for your reference.

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August 12th, 2016

A Walk In The Woods

If Robert Redford ever made a horrible, forgettable movie, it was A Walk In The Woods, with his buddie Nick Nolte.

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July 2nd, 2016

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AT&T Decides Against Sprawling Facility Near Appalachian National Scenic Trail

After expressions of strong concern from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, other members of the Blue Ridge Conservation Alliance, the National Park Service and, most importantly, a groundswell of support from the people of Loudoun County, Virginia, AT&T has abandoned its application to develop a two-story, 161,000-square-foot facility atop Short Hill Mountain.

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June 20th, 2016

More Crews Heading To Shenandoah National Park To Battle Fire

Firefighters from as far away as New Mexico were heading to Shenandoan National Park in Virginia on Monday to help battle a backcountry fire that led to the temporary closure of a short stretch of Skyline Drive as well as a portion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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April 18th, 2016

UPDATED: Wildfire Closes Section Of Skyline Drive, A.T. At Shenandoah National Park

A wildfire possibly started by a backcountry traveler spread Sunday to roughly 500 acres at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, leading officials to close sections of both Skyline Drive and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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April 17th, 2016

Video Makes Case That Maine's North Woods Is ‘Worth Saving’

While there’s been little movement in the ongoing debate about whether a portion of Maine’s North Woods should be protected under the National Park Service, photographer Scot Miller has produced a 9-minute film highlighting the people, wildlife, scenery, and sounds of the area.

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April 9th, 2016

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Traveler's Gear Box: OOFOS, Easy On Your Soles

You're counting down the days, double-checking your gear, your food drops, your mental fitness. Hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail end-to-end takes some planning and mental preparation, so don't overlook your feet.

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January 31st, 2016

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