Appalachian Trail
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Mainers find love on the Appalachian Trail
Topix Hiking News &bull Yesterday
Elias Hershbine of Exeter kisses Cindy Koscielny of Dexter on Webster Cliff in New Hampshire in September 24, 2011, the day Hershbine proposed to Koscielny. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms… 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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(M) Backpacking and Hiking with an Umbrella
Backpacking Light &bull Feb 7, 2012
When I'm backpacking, hikers often ask, "Why are you carrying an umbrella?" An umbrella seems out-of-place in the wilderness. It's for city folk, not for macho backpackers. However, hiking with an umbrella is not as foolish as it looks. I've… 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 Short Film Festival
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 28, 2012
Over 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… Full Story »
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National Park Service Funds Trail Projects in 22 States
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 26, 2012
The National Park Service announced today that nearly one million dollars in trail grants will be awarded to 14 trails in 22 states and Washington DC. The 2012 Connect Trails to Parks Awards will provide a total of $934,000 to… 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 takes hiking to extremes
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 22, 2012
The Appalachian Trail is the Everest of hiking trails. It is a 2,181-mile journey that, to hike the entire trail, requires approximately 5,757,840 steps. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of… Full Story »
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Damascus Among 10 Coolest Small Towns in America
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 16, 2012
Readers of Budget Travel Magazine nominated a record 647 towns to be considered among the Coolest Small Towns in America. The magazine has narrowed that list down to just 10 standout communities across the country. Making that list is none… Full Story »
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Icy trails, so much nonfun
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 15, 2012
About Us Last Updated: Jan 15, 2012 - 12:15:13 AM Millinocket, East Millinocket, Medway, and all of Maine! Staff Login I've trudged through snow so deep on the Appalachian Trail above Grafton Notch that the snow covered the eye-level white… Full Story »
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Book Review: Te ARAROA: A walking guide to New Zealand's long trail
Love in a Tent &bull Jan 15, 2012
Long hiking trails capture the imagination of many, but few of us ever manage to make the commitment (physically, mentally and financially) to complete a route like the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail or the Haute Route through the Pyrenees. These trails are the gold standard for long distance hikers, and now New Zealand has finally joined that elite club. Te Araroa is a route that allows hikers to literally walk the whole of New Zealand, from the lighthouse of Cape Reinga at the northern tip, to the iconic signpost of Bluff in the far south. It's a 3,000km… Full Story »
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Your Adventure Civic Duty: Vote for the People's Choice Adventurer of the Year (Last Call)
National Geographic Adventure Blog &bull Jan 13, 2012
Welcome to the blog of National Geographic ADVENTURE. Sign up for ADVENTURE's free monthly newsletter. More Find the trip of a lifetime with the first authoritative rating of adventure tour operators. We are down to just a few days left… Full Story »
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North Chagrin Reservation offers array of nature programs this weekend
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 11, 2012
Whether you are interested in hand-feeding a chickadee, learning about the Appalachian Trail or just enjoying a hike, North Chagrin Reservation has something for virtually every nature lover this weekend. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that… Full Story »
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U.S. Postal Service Delays Closure of Post Offices
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 4, 2012
Last July the U.S. Postal Service announced that they would be conducting a study to determine the need for some 3700 retail post offices. Potentially, the USPS was prepared to eliminate more than 10% of all their post offices around… Full Story »
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3 Lessons for Entrepreneurs Gained from Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 1, 2012
I agree with this article 100%. As successful Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and serial entrepreneurs, Rich and I have lived the exact points that Zach Davis expresses. His insight is dead-on and important information for any would-be long-distance hiker or would-be… 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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Eastern Box Turtle Can Live to be 100 Years Old
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Dec 28, 2011
I'll never forget the day we discovered one of these while walking a mountaintop along the Appalachian Trail. Click here to read about the Eastern Box Turtle. Filed under: Appalachian Trail, Wildlife Full Story »
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46 Days
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Dec 27, 2011
46 Days: Keeping Up With Jennifer Pharr Davis on the Appalachian Trail , is the brand new book that chronicles the trials, successes, joys, and frustrations of Jennifer Pharr Davis's record-breaking Appalachian Trail thru-hike this past summer. 46 Days is… Full Story »
