Stories - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org Keep the Trail Alive Fri, 01 May 2026 13:53:55 +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 Stories - Appalachian Trail Conservancy https://appalachiantrail.org 32 32 How the 2027 Budget Request May Affect the Appalachian Trail: Part 2 https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/2027-budget-request-part-2/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:51:05 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?p=615025 The 2027 budget request threatens key U.S. Forest Service operations and funding that protect the Appalachian Trail.

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]]> What You Need to Know About Appalachian Trail Days https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/what-you-need-to-know-about-appalachian-trail-days/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:55 +0000 https://atc25stg.wpenginepowered.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-appalachian-trail-days/ The Appalachian Trail Days festival is May 15-17, 2026 in Damascus, Virginia. Plan your weekend with our programming guide!

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]]> The Appalachian Trail Days festival is May 15-17, 2026 in Damascus, Virginia. Plan your weekend with our programming guide!

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]]> What A Shakedown Hike Can Tell You Before Mile One https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/shakedown-hike-tips/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:31:20 +0000 https://appalachiantrail.org/?p=614830 Want to prepare yourself and your gear for the next big hike? Hiking your own hike starts with a shakedown hike.

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]]> Want to prepare yourself and your gear for the next big hike? Hiking your own hike starts with a shakedown hike.

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