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Word from the Smokies: All hands on deck to rehab a rugged and beloved Appalachian Trail section
National Trails Day is June 7 and volunteers are needed to help install logs on an AT trail near Icewater Spring Shelter.
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Case Knife Celebrates Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 100th Anniversary
Case Knives made 250 custom knives celebrating the ATCs 100th anniversary. These special pocket knives make useful tools and ...
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Multiple Appalachian Trail Hikers Sickened in Suspected Norovirus Outbreak
Authorities are investigating after several people came down with symptoms of norovirus, the highly-contagious, ...
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Case’s Classic Americana EDC Knife Pays Homage to One of the USA’s Most Storied Trails
Built in honor of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 100th anniversary, this USA-made cutting tool is American heritage ...
Last-minute hitch imperils Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County
Three of five county commissioners are concerned a land trust’s plan to buy 1,845 acres next to Moxie Pond for the National Park Service would close the area to hunting.
Appalachian Trail Days brings economic boost after Helene
Thru-hikers, vendors, musicians and trail enthusiasts all gathered in Damascus Friday for the 38th Appalachian Trail Days ...
Carolina Moment: Rafting guides act as ferry operators to assist Appalachian Trail hikers
The Appalachian Trail brings thousands of hikers through the region every summer. After Hurricane Helene, volunteer groups ...
Dayton author tells tales of America’s greatest thru-hikes
Rand Clark, of Dayton, spoke at the Windham Public Library about how hiking the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails changed ...
The Best Crime Novels of the Year (So Far)
Looking for some fictional murder and mayhem? Our columnist is keeping track of the best crime novels of 2025.