Tag: Appalachian Trail
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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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Building a Climate-Resilient A.T. Landscape
By protecting the lands surrounding the Appalachian Trail, we can reinforce its important role as a climate-resilient corridor.
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Climate Resiliency and the A.T.
Protecting and expanding climate-resilient forests along the Appalachian Trail is vital to ensuring their long-term survival.
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The A.T. and Climate Change: Reviewing the Basics
As we continue our series on climate change and its effects on the Appalachian Trail, it is important to lay the groundwork for several key topics.
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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.
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Not Merely a Trail
As Benton MacKaye discussed in his vision for the Appalachian Trail, we must prioritize conserving a realm of landscapes and experiences in addition to the footpath itself.
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What Makes an A.T. View Great?
To better address threats to Appalachian Trail locations, the ATC and the National Park Service are taking inventory of the Trail’s irreplaceable views.
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A System of Protection
2020 events have underlined the importance of the Cooperative Management System in achieving the vision of a protected Appalachian Trail for everyone.