Category: Publications
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The Next Big Step
While a thru-hike eventually ends, the journey as an Appalachian Trail advocate never does. Published in A.T. Journeys Magazine, Spring 2020.
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Protecting the Trail’s Continuous Journey
Creating a continuous footpath from Maine to Georgia was not a one-time event. In order to preserve the Trail’s full 2,000-mile journey, continual maintenance and guardianship are essential to ensure the A.T. always remains open.
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Bear Mountain: A Legacy of Footpath Protection
Almost 100 years ago, something extraordinary was happening in the mountains of eastern New York that continues to inspire and inform the ATC’s work today.
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Uniting to Preserve the South Mountain Range
The South Mountain Partnership is determined to preserve this unique landscape home to 60 miles of the A.T.
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Hogan Hollow Purchase Helps Preserve McAfee Knob Views
The purchase of a 243-acre stretch of land will help preserve the irreplaceable views from the Appalachian Trail on McAfee Knob.
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Trail Reroute Provides Hands-On Training
A half-mile A.T. relocation project gave the next generation of Trail stewards the chance to learn firsthand what it takes to maintain and preserve the A.T.
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Saving the Roan Highland Red Spruce Forests
The red spruce forests in the Roan Highlands have become an inseparable part of the Appalachian Trail experience, but action must be taken to ensure they are a healthy, lasting part of the Roan ecosystem.
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Senate Bill Aims to Combat Lyme Disease
The U.S. Senate will soon consider legislation that takes a vital step toward reducing occurrences of tick-borne illnesses and providing better treatment for those afflicted. Published on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy website, June 2016.
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Book Review: Where’s the Next Shelter?
“Where’s the Next Shelter?” is fantastically chronicled in what can best be described as a “laugh-a-minute philosophical travelogue.”
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Base Layers for Backpacking: What You Need to Know
Choosing a great base layer can make the difference between an amazing hiking trip and a miserable misadventure.