Tag: Conservation
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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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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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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.