Tag: Hiking
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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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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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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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The Thru-Hiker’s Spice Kit: A Simple Guide for Improving Meals on the Trail
“Variety is the spice of life,” so why not carry a variety of spices? Here is a guide for improving meals on the trail. Published on TheTrek.co, July 2020.
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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.