Appalachian National Scenic Trail

More Crews Heading To Shenandoah National Park To Battle Fire

Firefighters from as far away as New Mexico were heading to Shenandoan National Park in Virginia on Monday to help battle a backcountry fire that led to the temporary closure of a short stretch of Skyline Drive as well as a portion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 18th, 2016 10:23am

UPDATED: Wildfire Closes Section Of Skyline Drive, A.T. At Shenandoah National Park

A wildfire possibly started by a backcountry traveler spread Sunday to roughly 500 acres at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, leading officials to close sections of both Skyline Drive and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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By NPT Staff - April 17th, 2016 8:31pm

Video Makes Case That Maine's North Woods Is ‘Worth Saving’

While there’s been little movement in the ongoing debate about whether a portion of Maine’s North Woods should be protected under the National Park Service, photographer Scot Miller has produced a 9-minute film highlighting the people, wildlife, scenery, and sounds of the area.

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By NPT Staff - April 9th, 2016 3:00am

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Traveler's Gear Box: OOFOS, Easy On Your Soles

You're counting down the days, double-checking your gear, your food drops, your mental fitness. Hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail end-to-end takes some planning and mental preparation, so don't overlook your feet.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 31st, 2016 2:00am

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Expect To Encounter Crowds On The Appalachian National Scenic Trail This Year

Planning to hike the entire Appalachian National Scenic Trail this year? Then you might consider a flip-flop, or going against the tide of hikers coming north from Springer Mountain in Georgia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Give To The National Park Supporting Group Of Your Choice, But Give

Today's the day, folks. The last day of 2015, and the last day you can make a donation to the national park friends organization of your choice and claim a tax deduction if the group is a non-profit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2015 3:30am

Mapping The National Parks

The national parks of the United States are often compared to, and indeed inspire, works of art. In fact, the USGS has been regularly contributing new and updated works of art for the national parks—maps.

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By NPT Staff - December 27th, 2015 2:00am

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Skeletal Remains Believed To Be Those Of Long-Missing Appalachian Trail Hiker

Skeletal remains found in a rugged area of Maine, roughly 3,000 feet from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, are thought to be those of a 66-year-old hiker who went missing two years ago.

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By NPT Staff - October 23rd, 2015 2:30am

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Reader Survey Day: Should Appalachian Trail Be Rerouted Away From Katahdin?

A Champagne-doused celebration of an ultra-marathoner's record run up the Appalachian National Scenic Trail that finished atop Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park in Maine didn't set well with Jensen Bissell, the state park's director. He has suggested moving the trail out of the park, in part because of growing crowds of hikers and their celebrations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 2nd, 2015 7:53am

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Classic National Park Hikes: The Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is arguably the world’s most iconic long-distance trail. It falls and rises, swaggers and turns, following meanders for 2,185 miles from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 25th, 2015 2:23pm

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