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  • Ash trees make up 3-5% of all the trees surrounding the Appalachian Trail. Losing them to EAB would drastically impact the Trail

    Appalachian Trail Conservancy Comments on the Assaults on Hikers in Southwest Virginia


    May 14, 2019
    Statement from Suzanne Dixon, president of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

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  • White Blaze

    In Response to Executive Orders to Accelerate Approvals of Oil and Gas Projects


    Apr 11, 2019
    Statement from Laura Belleville, VP of Conservation and Trail Programs for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy

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  • Flip Flop Festival 2019

    Flip Flop Festival Celebrates Exploring the Great Outdoors


    Mar 13, 2019
    Originally started to help A.T. hikers learn how to take advantage of seasonal weather conditions and avoid A.T. hiker crowds, the Festival now attracts hundreds of visitors from nearby metropolitan areas with a full schedule of family-friendly activities.

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    Appalachian Trail Conservancy Celebrates Bill to Permanently Reauthorize the Land & Water Conservation Fund


    Feb 26, 2019
    The Appalachian Trail benefits from a comprehensive lands package passed by Congress that permanently reauthorizes LWCF.

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  • Wilderness Skills Institute

    Wilderness Skills Institute Seeks Trainees Dedicated to Conservation


    Feb 07, 2019
    The 2019 Wilderness Skills Institute is a two-week training course that will provide a variety of instruction on basic to advanced-level skills necessary for working in wilderness environments.

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  • Wild East - Charlies Bunion View

    Appalachian Trail Conservancy Brings Greater Focus to Importance of Wild East Coast Landscapes


    Jan 23, 2019
    The Appalachian Trail Conservancy invites nature lovers everywhere to celebrate the beauty and importance of eastern United States landscapes with the launch of “Wild East.”

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  • Globalstar Donates Next-Gen Spot GPS Devices to Assist Appalachian Trail Conservancy with Backcountry Communication and Safety

    Globalstar Donates Next-Gen SPOT GPS Devices to Assist Appalachian Trail Conservancy with Backcountry Communication and Safety


    Nov 07, 2018
    Taking care of the remote areas of the Appalachian Trail became a bit safer today thanks to Globalstar’s donation of 16 SPOT X satellite messengers to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

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  • North Carolina and Tennessee A.T. License Plates

    Appalachian Trail Conservancy Accepting Grant Applications for Trail Projects in Tennessee and North Carolina


    Nov 06, 2018
    The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019 North Carolina and Tennessee Appalachian Trail License Plate Grant Programs are currently being accepted until January 9, 2019.

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    Moonshadow Hike Highlights the Appalachian Trail After Dark


    Oct 10, 2018
    On October 18, hikers will be able to experience the Trail and wildlife near Boiling Springs, Pa. under the light of a nearly-full moon.

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  • "Wild" Author Cheryl Strayed to Help Celebrate Milestone Trails Anniversary

    “Wild” Author Cheryl Strayed Joins the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Pacific Crest Trail Association to Celebrate 50 Years of National Scenic Trails


    Sep 17, 2018
    Strayed to Speak about the Urgent Need for Conservation Efforts on Oct. 2 Live Broadcast Event Hosted by Adventurer Jennifer Pharr Davis.

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  • "The Green Tunnel" by Travis Bordley

    Capitol Hill Photo Exhibit Celebrates the Appalachian Trail


    Sep 12, 2018
    For one week only, the Appalachian Trail will travel through the heart of the nation’s capital when a photo exhibit featuring the 2,190-mile A.T. will be on display from September 17-21 in the U.S. Senate’s Russell Rotunda.

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  • Kubota

    Appalachian Trail Conservancy Reclaiming Iconic A.T. Vistas and Improving Wildlife Habitats Through Partnership with Global Heavy Equipment Company Kubota


    Sep 11, 2018
    The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is pleased to announce its partnership with Kubota Tractor Corporation, which is providing the usage of a compact track loader for removing invasive woody vegetation at remote Appalachian Trail locations.

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  • In Response to the Fatality at Ashby Gap, VA


    Aug 23, 2018
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  • New Board of Directors Elected to Guide the Protection of the Appalachian Trail’s Greater Landscape

    New Board of Directors Elected to Guide the Protection of the Appalachian Trail’s Greater Landscape


    Aug 13, 2018
    The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members, whose skills will help guide the organization in its mission to protect and manage the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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  • Bascom Lodge on Mount Greylock

    Youth Trail Summit Connects the Next Generation to the Appalachian Landscape, Careers in Conservation


    Aug 07, 2018
    The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and its partners will be hosting the Massachusetts Youth Trail summit at Bascom Lodge at Mount Greylock on Sept. 28-30, providing opportunities for students, educators and service leaders to learn about public lands and gain valuable experience for future careers in conservation.

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