History of the Appalachian Trail featured on Nature Revisited podcast
I had a great time discussing the history of the AT with host Stefan Van Norden of the Nature Revisited podcast.
Northeast Wilderness Trust Announces Major Acquisition Adjacent to Maine AT
The Northeast Wilderness Trust partnered with the Forest Society of Maine to show that conservation and forest management can work side by side.
Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival
A wonderful celebration of the Appalachian Trail in the northern Virginia mountains. Join us in June to listen to hiking experts and enjoy live music—plus kids’ activities, food, and (of course) beverages from host venue B Chord Brewery. The natural amphitheater is the perfect festival setting and last year’s event was a great success. I’m pleased to […]
The 100-year trail — AT Celebrates 100th birthday
This year the Appalachian Trail marks its first century in existence. Holly Kays wrote a wonderful piece contrasting the story of the iconic trail’s origin and life on the trail today in the Smoky Mountain News.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy urges hikers to postpone their thru-hikes or section hikes effective immediately
On March 17, 2020, Sandra Marra, President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy posted an open letter urging hikers to postpone AT hikes due to concerns related to the Coronavirus.
What is the Tuscarora Trail?
Created in the 1960s as an alternative to the Appalachian Trail, the Tuscarora Trail runs 250 miles from Northern Virginia to Pennsylvania. The trail departs the AT near mile 21 of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park and rejoins the AT near Duncannon, Pennsylvania. Along the way, you hike long stretches along the Massanutten Range […]
Center of Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness on Appalachian Trail Gains Protection
New Book About Geraldine Largay’s Tragedy on the Appalachian Trail
As an AT hiker and a Mainer who is particularly familiar with the area where Geraldine Largay got lost on the AT, I am pleased to see a book coming out entitled When you Find My Body, that delves into the subject at greater length. For those unfamiliar with the story, Gerry Largay became lost […]
Cold Case Solved — 28-years Later, the Story of Mystery White Dog Takes an Amazing Turn
Yesterday, the mystery of the white dog was solved in a completely unexpected time and place. Those of you who have read my book about section hiking the Appalachian Trail (Appalachian Odyssey) likely remember the story of the young dog that became an AT section hiker along with us. For those who haven’t read the […]
Why I hiked across Massachusetts three times
I just got back from a 50-mile late season hike on the New England National Scenic Trail. This time, my hiking buddy Wayne and I completed the hike through Massachusetts (having already walked through Connecticut on prior trips). At the end of this hike, we realized we had now walked across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts […]