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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...
Volunteers Repair Fire-Damaged Section of CDT
The section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) that was destroyed in the 2017 Alice Creek fire was recently repaired by several generous volunteers. The Alice Creek fire tore
PCT Trail Closure Reduced near Northern Terminus
The Pacific Crest Trail fire closure near the Northern Terminus has been reduced to 17.5 miles, from near the Slate Peak Lookout (mile 2,623.6) to near Woody Pass (mile 2,641)...
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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,...
The City of Mount Shasta Becomes PCT’s First Designated Trail Town
The Pacific Crest Trail Association and the city of Mount Shasta are throwing a big ol' party. The two announced their inaugural Trail Town Celebration to be held Saturday, July...
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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...
Gear and Beer: Join us in Denver for an Event Celebrating Cottage-Industry Brands
There are two things all hikers unanimously adore. The first thing? Gear. The second thing? Beer. Be steady your beating but aerobically fit hearts guys, because the two have been...