Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Trails I've hiked - The Appalachian Trail in Southwest Virginia

The Appalachian Trail in southwest Virginia is a spectacular section, with open meadows and feral ponies. Meeting thru-hikers is a bonus.

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By dannyhiker@gmail.com - November 29th, 2011 10:42am

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Odds and Ends From Around the National Parks To Kickoff The Summer Travel Season

With spring still on its way to the Rockies and High Sierra, and summer well under way in some parts of the country, this seems a perfect time to honor all 2010 Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, consider ways to support national parks, and look at ways to enjoy the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 29th, 2011 3:15am

Jennifer Pharr Davis Hoping To Thru-Hike Appalachian Trail In Record Time

Jennifer Pharr Davis, who owns the women's record for speed-hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, has set her sights on besting the men's record this summer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2011 3:15am

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Summer Special: Wildflowers in the National Parks

Summer brings a wealth of flowers to those parks that have enjoyed spring flowers like Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It also brings flowers to Rocky Mountain National Park and the parks in Alaska where the snow is just melting.

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By dannyhiker@gmail.com - April 21st, 2011 9:15am

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Reader Participation Day: Would You Ever Go On A Multi-Week, Or More, Hike?

Would you ever head off down a trail for a multi-week, or longer, hike, carrying all you need in a pack on your back?

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2011 4:15am

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Invasive Exotic Plants on the Appalachian Trail

The Great Garlic Mustard Gathering challenges volunteers to remove and use invasive plants from the Appalachian Trail. And how can we use Chinese silvergrass, multiflora rose and other invasives?

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By dannyhiker@gmail.com - March 21st, 2011 4:15am

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Stay On Top Of Your Favorite National Park: Join A Friends Group or Foundation

What's a great way to stay on top of your favorite national park -- aside from reading the Traveler? Join its friends group, foundation, or natural history association.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 7th, 2011 3:15am

Plan to come to the Appalachian Trail Festival and Biennial Meeting In July

Every two years, Appalachian Trail hikers, enthusiasts, supporters, and conservationists get together at an Appalachian Trail Festival and Biennial Meeting. What actually happens at an A.T. Festival and who attends?

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By dannyhiker@gmail.com - February 6th, 2011 3:15am

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Hall Of Fame Coming For Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Who do you think merits inclusion in a hall of fame rising up to honor those with ties to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail?

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 19th, 2011 3:15am

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Books We've Read, And Liked, in 2010

There were quite a few books relating to national parks that arrived in 2010, and while we didn't get to read them all, the ones we did we liked. Here's a look back at our Fireside Reads from the year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 28th, 2010 2:15am

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