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Hurricane Helene Turned the Appalachian Trail Into a Highway Pile-Up. I Hiked it to Survey the Recovery.
Since the massive storm ravaged the Appalachian Mountains in September 2024, hikers have worried the country’s iconic trail ...
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New on the Appalachian Trail: Rafts ferry hikers where Helene destroyed a bridge
Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from ...
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Helene Recovery, 7 Months After the Storm
As visitors consider spring and summer travel, NPCA offers updates on national parks recovering from damage caused by ...
NewsBytes5d
Off the beaten path: Must-see trails in the Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains present a sprawling network of trails ideal for backpacking aficionados. These trails allow an ...
Augusta Free Press24d
Research finds combination of Appalachian Trail hikers, technology good and bad
which is a significant barrier for the Appalachian Trail because it is managed through a cooperative management system and relies on volunteers,” Misra said. One solution could be that hikers ...
The Mountaineer3d
AT thru-hikers trek on despite Helene damage
ROUGH TERRAIN — The section of trail that hugs the Tennessee and North Carolina border — of which the Haywood County segment ...
The Frederick News-Post11d
Celebrating 100 years of adventure on the Appalachian Trail with 'Grandpa Walking'
In 2025, the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates 100 years of measuring the skills, endurance and heart of thousands of intrepid adventurers.
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Spring Family Hike on Appalachian Trail April 27
Buttonwood Nature Center invites area families on a free, guided hike along the Appalachian Trail on Sunday, April 27 from 1 ...