A Walk In The Woods - Talk About A Movie Again?
A Walk in the Woods was the most popular book about the Appalachian Trail. Now talks are reviving again that Robert Redford will star in the movie. Will it happen this time?
- April 14th, 2013
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Biennial Conference Meets In Western North Carolina
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Biennial Conference will meet in Western North Carolina in July. Over a thousand people will join in hikes, workshops and excursions. Registration opens April 15.
War Veterans Walking The Appalachian National Scenic Trail To "Walk Off The War"
It's been proven that spending time in nature helps ground us. To that end, a group of war veterans are heading out on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail to "Walk Off the War."
ATV-Riding Vandals Carve Up Max Patch On The Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Max Patch, a beloved bald on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, has been hit by vandals on ATVs. While many are wondering why the ATVers felt they had to ride there, others are working to repair the damage.
New Superintendent For Appalachian National Scenic Trail Comes From Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
The new superintendent for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail comes from Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, where she has been superintendent for the past four years.
Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A man intending to hike roughly 30 miles along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been found dead at the park's Tricorner Knob Shelter.
Conservation Groups Head To Court In Bid to Halt Transmission Line Through National Park System
In a bid to stop enlargement of a transmission corridor through three units of the National Park System, a coalition of conservation groups has asked a federal judge to halt the project.
Creature Feature: Some Squirrels Really Can Fly
Humans weren't the only ones stocking up for a feast this month. Flying squirrels, which call a number of national parks home, have been busy with their own meals with winter coming.
Do You Read AT Journeys?
Growing up in New Jersey, the Appalachian Trail was a short distance from home, and I took advantage of that proximity. Now, more than half-way across the country from the famous foot path, I seldom see it. Fortunately, there is AT Journeys.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Superintendent Honored With Stephen T. Mather Award From NPCA
Pam Underhill, superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, has been honored with the Stephen T. Mather conservation award from the National Parks Conservation Association.
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