Goats Do Roam The Appalachian National Scenic Trail
On the Appalachian Trail, goats keep the balds bald. Hikers can see the goats on Roan Mountain and adopt one.
- By [email protected] - June 11th, 2013 3:03am
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America’s Premier Hut System is 125 Years Old—A Classic Appalachian Trail Adventure
America’s premier hut system is 125 years old this year. Scattered for 56 miles along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in New Hampshire, the Appalachian Mountain Club’s system of 8 huts and two major lodges are all about a day’s hike apart. “This is an AT adventure of the first order,” says Rob Burbank, of the Appalachian Mountain Club. “Imagine an opportunity to hike one of the most rugged and spectacular sections of the Appalachian Trail with just a tooth brush in your pack!”
A Walk In The Woods - Talk About A Movie Again?
A Walk in the Woods was the most popular book about the Appalachian Trail. Now talks are reviving again that Robert Redford will star in the movie. Will it happen this time?
- By [email protected] - April 14th, 2013 4:03am
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Biennial Conference Meets In Western North Carolina
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Biennial Conference will meet in Western North Carolina in July. Over a thousand people will join in hikes, workshops and excursions. Registration opens April 15.
- By [email protected] - April 10th, 2013 3:03am
War Veterans Walking The Appalachian National Scenic Trail To "Walk Off The War"
It's been proven that spending time in nature helps ground us. To that end, a group of war veterans are heading out on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail to "Walk Off the War."
- By NPT Staff - March 17th, 2013 4:03am
Skiing The Appalachian Trail—Get It While It's Cold: Video And Feature
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a great destination for cross country skiers—especially right now as the latest storm dumps more snow on the AT from North Carolina to New England. The AT only seems to be about summer. Backcountry ski enthusiasts—get out there!
- By Randy Johnson - March 7th, 2013 9:23am
ATV-Riding Vandals Carve Up Max Patch On The Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Max Patch, a beloved bald on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, has been hit by vandals on ATVs. While many are wondering why the ATVers felt they had to ride there, others are working to repair the damage.
- By [email protected] - February 14th, 2013 3:03am
New Superintendent For Appalachian National Scenic Trail Comes From Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
The new superintendent for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail comes from Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, where she has been superintendent for the past four years.
Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A man intending to hike roughly 30 miles along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been found dead at the park's Tricorner Knob Shelter.
- By NPT Staff - January 16th, 2013 4:57pm
The Kids Are Alright: Discovering National Parks Through Service
America’s kids are suffering from “nature deficit disorder” and that includes national parks. As the National Park Service closes its first century, park proponents across the country are trying to get young people engaged in parks and their preservation. It’s a big challenge, but not all of the news is bad. One university town in North Carolina is showing how proximity to national parks invites newbies into involvement.
- By Randy Johnson - December 10th, 2012 3:03am
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