Appalachian Trail Conservancy
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Great Girl Scout Appalachian Trail Hike Kick-off
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Feb 19, 2012
The Girl Scouts of the USA will be holding their Kick-Off Ceremony at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)'s headquarters and visitor center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on March 11, 2012, to launch their seven-month effort to hike the Appalachian… Full Story »
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Bear-resistant Storage Containers Now Required on Section of Appalachian Trail
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Feb 9, 2012
Beginning on March 1st, anyone camping overnight along the five miles of Appalachian Trail from Jarrard Gap to Neels Gap in the Chattahoochee National Forest must bring a solid, non-pliable bear-resistant canister to contain personal garbage, toiletries and foods. The… Full Story »
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ATC grants $2000 for bear cables in the Smokies
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Feb 1, 2012
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has granted $2,000 from its specialty license plate funds to Friends of the Smokies to help reduce black bear access to backpacker food along the Appalachian Trail in the Smokies. "With more than 70 miles of… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Launches "Lodging Give Back" Program
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 30, 2012
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) recently announced a new program that offers travelers the opportunity to help support the Appalachian Trail by staying at select lodges. The program, called "Lodging Give Back", was announced on January 20th at the Bavarian… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Offers Wilderness First Aid Certification
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is accepting applications for their Wilderness First Aid Course at the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg. The public is welcome to take this training opportunity alongside… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail ready for winter
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Dec 30, 2011
After suffering astronomical damage from summer and late fall storm, and months of arduous repairs, the Appalachian Trail is back on track and ready for winter hikers. Ingui said Hurricane Irene left the Black Creek Bridge in Waywayanda State Park "uncrossable" and hundreds of… Full Story »
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Renovation of Laurel Gap Shelter Complete
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Dec 28, 2011
Friends of the Smokies announced today that renovation of the Laurel Gap Shelter is now complete. Joint efforts of labor and funding from Friends of the Smokies, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club improved cooking and… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Announces South Mountain Partnership Mini-Grant Awards
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Dec 18, 2011
This past Thursday the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announced 10 South Mountain Partnership mini-grant awards that will help support development of heritage tourism and conservation projects in the South Mountain region totaling more than $204,000. All grants are fully matched… Full Story »
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"Good Times on the Appalachian Trail" Photo Contest
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Oct 20, 2011
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is looking for great photos of people enjoying the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in 2011! The ATC is looking for images that illustrate your idea of a perfect day on the A.T. Creative and unique shots… Full Story »
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The Appalachian Trail is Coming to Theaters this Fall
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Sep 26, 2011
This fall, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be touring the east coast to showcase the National Geographic film - America's Wild Spaces: the Appalachian Trail . This limited engagement is part of the ATC's 2011 membership drive and is expected… Full Story »
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ATC to Launch Family Hiking Day
Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Aug 22, 2011On September 24, 2011, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with its 31 Trail Clubs will be launching Family Hiking Day. Supported in part by REI, Family Hiking Day is an opportunity to introduce families to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), and all of… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Launch Family Hiking Day Sept 24
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Aug 21, 2011
On September 24, 2011, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with its 31 Trail Clubs will be launching Family Hiking Day. Supported in part by REI, Family Hiking Day is an opportunity to introduce families to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), and all of the… Full Story »
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REI Hosts Radical Reels Tour As Fundraiser For Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Aug 21, 2011
Outdoor retail company REI will be hosting the 2011 Radical Reels Tour in Asheville, NC on Monday, September 12, 2011, with proceeds benefitting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC). WHAT: Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when… Full Story »
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A.T. Boundary Crew to Recover Large Tract of Land
Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Jul 29, 2011For three weeks beginning on July 24, 2011, as part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Land Protection Program, the ATC and volunteers from the American Hiking Society and Frostburg State University will be marking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) boundary… Full Story »
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REI Awards the ATC a $20,000 Grant for Appalchian Trail Community Program
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jul 20, 2011
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from the REI, a national outdoor retailer committed to connecting people with nature. The funds will go towards recruiting and training Appalachian Trail Community… Full Story »
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Walking The Appalachian Trail: Harrisonburg, VA to be Designated as an Appalachian Trail Community
walkingappalachiantrail.blogspot.com &bull Jun 4, 2011This press release is acknowledging Harrisonburg, VA as the newest community in the Appalachian Trail Community(TM) program. Harrisonburg, VA, June 03, 2011 --(PR.com)-- On June 10, 2011, the city of Harrisonburg will be officially dedicated as an Appalachian Trail Community. Speakers from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, Harrisonburg Mayor Richard Baugh, and Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce President Frank Tamberrino, will lead the ceremony. The event will also feature two… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail Ridgerunners to Educate Visitors About Trail Maintenance and Safety
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jun 3, 2011
On June 17th and July 22nd, at 1 p.m., ridgerunners from the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) will speak to visitors at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's (ATC) Visitor Center, located in Harpers Ferry, WV, about the role ridgerunners play in… Full Story »
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Appalachain Trail Conservancy Visitor Center
Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Jun 1, 2011Over the course of the next several months, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's (ATC) Visitor Center will host a variety of events to raise awareness about the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) as well as the ATC. All events are open to the public and are free of charge. "The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is excited… Full Story »
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Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Remove Invasive Exotic Plants
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull May 31, 2011
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is seeking volunteers to participate in two invasive exotic plant workshops on Friday June 3 and Saturday June 4, 2011. The second workshop coincides with 2011 National Trails Day, which encourages all Americans to get… Full Story »
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Come Outside and Play Event
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull May 30, 2011
The Forest Service (George Washington & Jefferson National Forests), U.S. Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, is sponsoring a "Come Outside and Play" event at Glen Alton in Giles County, Virginia on Saturday, June 4, 2011… Full Story »
