Category: Publications
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More Bat Myths that Just Can’t Hang
Setting the story straight about the world’s only flying mammals. Published on the Bat Conservation International website, April 2025.
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Bats & Goths: A Kindred Appreciation for the Dark
Since the emergence of the Goth movement, many members have held a fascination and appreciation for bats. Published on the Bat Conservation International website, September 2024.
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Five False Myths About Bats…And One That’s Actually True
Sifting through some of the most common bat myths to separate fact from fiction.
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Trail Etiquette
Trail etiquette is code of conduct prioritizing kindness, safety, and the health of the outdoors. Published in AMC Outdoors Bulletin, August 2023.
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Five Ways to Stay Safe Outdoors
The editor in chief of Appalachia Journal shares how to keep your name out of future accident reports. Published in AMC Outdoors Bulletin, August 2023.
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Hiking with Dogs
Help ensure you, your dog, and everyone else has fun on the trails by following these tips. Published in AMC Outdoors Bulletin, August 2023.
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Where the Appalachian Trail Began
At the beginning of a new century, the experiences of Benton MacKaye sparked an idea that would lead to the creation of the Appalachian Trail. Published on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy website, May 2021.
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Preserving the “Oxygen” of the Trail
How Benton MacKaye’s call for protecting the “oxygen in the mountain air along the Appalachian skyline” guides the ATC’s work in combating climate change on the A.T. Published on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Website, January 2021.
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Continuing the A.T. Vision
Even after 100 years, Benton MacKaye’s vision for the Appalachian Trail continues to guide the ATC in its mission. Published on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Website, December 2020.
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An A.T. Realm Beyond Recreation
Recreation is only part of broader Appalachian Trail conservation, which extends beyond the footpath itself. Published on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy website, December 2020.