People & Perspectives - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org Keep the Trail Alive Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:48:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://appalachiantrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-wp-favicon-image-32x32.png People & Perspectives - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org 32 32 Reflections from the Centennial Emerging Leaders’ Summit https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/centennial-emerging-leaders-summit/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:59:10 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?p=612918 2025 participants share how the ATC brought together young changemakers for three days of learning, connection, and leadership to shape careers in conservation.

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]]> Transformational First Backpacking Experiences on the A.T. https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/soul-trak/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:58:46 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?p=612258 This summer, a group of young people with Soul Trak Outdoors, a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit, stepped onto the Trail.

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]]> A Classroom Without Walls https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/classroom-without-walls/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:10:00 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?p=611992 The Appalachian Trail offers a unique experience for outdoor education.

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