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Learn About the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail
Curious how the Appalachian Trail came into existence many years ago? Come join the Kennebec Historical Society in their presentation of Blazing Ahead: Rivalry That Built the Appalachian Trail"
Federal Agency Temporarily Halts Mountain Valley Pipeline
On Friday, a federal agency decided to stop construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The project has run into many challenges, such as erosion, since it began its path through...
AT Museum Celebrating 70 Years of Thru-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Museum invites all friends of the Appalachian Trail to a celebration of "70 Years Of Thru-Hiking On The Appalachian Trail" on Aug. 26. The entire event is...
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Against Mountain Valley Pipeline
In a breakthrough for environmentalists on Friday, a federal appeals court struck down two major decisions that would have allowed a natural gas pipeline to slice through Jefferson National Forest
Q&A With Harvey Lewis: The Most Recent Runner to Attempt the Appalachian Trail FKT
On July 18, Harvey Lewis finished his FKT attempt on the Appalachian Trail. His 49-day, 15-hour hike is the eighth fastest all time. Harvey started his supported attempt on May...
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[Updated] Man Dies After 100-Foot Fall from McAfee Knob Summit
Greg Marr Sr., 67, of Florida, died a week after falling 100 feet from McAfee Knob on the Appalachian Trail, the Roanoke Times reported on its website Thursday night. Marr,...
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[UPDATED] Man’s Death on AT In Maryland Ruled an Accident
The death of a man whose body was was found July 9 below Black Rock overlook on the Appalachian Trail in Maryland has been ruled an accident. Michael Joseph Mack,...
Ultrarunner Harvey Lewis Attempting to Set New Appalachian Trail FKT
Something about the Appalachian Trail sure does bring out the best in ultrarunnings elite, and Harvey Lewis is no exception. The high school teacher and Badwater champ is looking to...
July Is Appalachian Trail Magic Month in NJ and NY
The states of New York And New Jersey are officially claiming the month of July as "Appalachian Trail Magic Month." The Trail Conference warmly welcomes the Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Class...
Construction Temporarily Stops on Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia
After a consultation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the Mountain Valley Pipeline has temporarily shut down construction in Southwest Virginia. Heavy rains in Virginia at the