Statement from Laura Belleville, VP of Conservation and Trail Programs for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Originally started to help A.T. hikers learn how to take advantage of seasonal weather conditions and avoid A.T. hiker crowds, the Festival now attracts hundreds of visitors from nearby metropolitan areas with a full schedule of family-friendly activities.

The Appalachian Trail benefits from a comprehensive lands package passed by Congress that permanently reauthorizes LWCF.

The 2019 Wilderness Skills Institute is a two-week training course that will provide a variety of instruction on basic to advanced-level skills necessary for working in wilderness environments.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy invites nature lovers everywhere to celebrate the beauty and importance of eastern United States landscapes with the launch of “Wild East.”

Taking care of the remote areas of the Appalachian Trail became a bit safer today thanks to Globalstar’s donation of 16 SPOT X satellite messengers to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019 North Carolina and Tennessee Appalachian Trail License Plate Grant Programs are currently being accepted until January 9, 2019.

On October 18, hikers will be able to experience the Trail and wildlife near Boiling Springs, Pa. under the light of a nearly-full moon.

Strayed to Speak about the Urgent Need for Conservation Efforts on Oct. 2 Live Broadcast Event Hosted by Adventurer Jennifer Pharr Davis.

For one week only, the Appalachian Trail will travel through the heart of the nation’s capital when a photo exhibit featuring the 2,190-mile A.T. will be on display from September 17-21 in the U.S. Senate’s Russell Rotunda.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is pleased to announce its partnership with Kubota Tractor Corporation, which is providing the usage of a compact track loader for removing invasive woody vegetation at remote Appalachian Trail locations.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members, whose skills will help guide the organization in its mission to protect and manage the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and its partners will be hosting the Massachusetts Youth Trail summit at Bascom Lodge at Mount Greylock on Sept. 28-30, providing opportunities for students, educators and service leaders to learn about public lands and gain valuable experience for future careers in conservation.

The Trust for Public Land announced they have acquired the 219-acre Corbin Hill property near Pawling, New York in an effort to enhance protection for the Appalachian Trail.