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How to Plan an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Thru-hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail is a life-list dream trip. It requires planning, fitness, the right gear, a positive attitude, and a love of backpacking.
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Thru-hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail is a life-list dream trip. It requires planning, fitness, the right gear, a positive attitude, and a love of backpacking.
appalachian trail thru-hike • hiking the appalachian trail • planning a thru-hike • long distance hiking • resources for hiking the appalachian trail
Appalachian Trail -- Take a Hike Down America’s Best-Known Trail
Hiking details for the Appalachian Trail.
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Hiking details for the Appalachian Trail.
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Food Drops on an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Hikers on the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail prepare food drops in order to resupply. These boxes are sent to post offices, for pick-up in towns near the trail.
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Hikers on the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail prepare food drops in order to resupply. These boxes are sent to post offices, for pick-up in towns near the trail.
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Sleeping Bags for the Appalachian Trail
Sleeping bags come in varied designs, temperature ratings, and materials. Choosing one for the Appalachian Trail depends on the season. Weight and warmth are priorities.
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Sleeping bags come in varied designs, temperature ratings, and materials. Choosing one for the Appalachian Trail depends on the season. Weight and warmth are priorities.
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Packing for an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Choosing gear for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike involves balancing the need for comfort and safety with the need for a lightweight pack that can be carried with ease.
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Choosing gear for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike involves balancing the need for comfort and safety with the need for a lightweight pack that can be carried with ease.
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Planning Food for an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
For Appalachian Trail backpackers, a vareity of freeze-foods, supermarket staples, and fresh foods provide energy, variety, and flavor on a long-distance hike.
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For Appalachian Trail backpackers, a vareity of freeze-foods, supermarket staples, and fresh foods provide energy, variety, and flavor on a long-distance hike.
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A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Travel writer Bill Bryson intersperses science and history as he humorously describes his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail with longtime friend Stephen Katz.
a walk in the woods • bill bryson • appalachian trail • hiking • stephen katz
Travel writer Bill Bryson intersperses science and history as he humorously describes his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail with longtime friend Stephen Katz.
a walk in the woods • bill bryson • appalachian trail • hiking • stephen katz
Appalachian trail mix
Remember GORP -- Good Old Raisins and Peanuts? These days, GORP, or trail mix, can mean a lot of different taste combinations.
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Remember GORP -- Good Old Raisins and Peanuts? These days, GORP, or trail mix, can mean a lot of different taste combinations.
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Appalachian Trail Segment Hiking
Ever thought about hiking the Appalachian Trail but didn't want to take months to hike the entire approximate 2,175 mile trail? Try segment hiking instead!
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Ever thought about hiking the Appalachian Trail but didn't want to take months to hike the entire approximate 2,175 mile trail? Try segment hiking instead!
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Backpacking During Spring Break
Spring Break offers a large block of time for students to get out backpacking, whether it is a self-organized trip or one with a college group.
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Spring Break offers a large block of time for students to get out backpacking, whether it is a self-organized trip or one with a college group.
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Book Review of Walking the Appalachian Trail by Jan D. Curran
Book review of The Appalachian Trail: How to Prepare for and Hike It, by Jan D, Curran
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Book review of The Appalachian Trail: How to Prepare for and Hike It, by Jan D, Curran
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Georgia Appalachian Trail Hiking
Northern Georgia offers some wonderful hiking opportunities through some of the most gorgeous areas in the southeast.
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Northern Georgia offers some wonderful hiking opportunities through some of the most gorgeous areas in the southeast.
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Required Reading
Great reads for the trail.
appalachian trail • bill bryson • jon krakauer • hiking • camping
Great reads for the trail.
appalachian trail • bill bryson • jon krakauer • hiking • camping
Returning: The Hard Part
advice for people returning from long treks and pilgrimages
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advice for people returning from long treks and pilgrimages
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Returning: The Hard Part
advice for those returning from a long trek or journey
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advice for those returning from a long trek or journey
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Safety for Women Hiking Alone
Safety tips for women hiking alone on long-distance trips
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Safety tips for women hiking alone on long-distance trips
women • safety • appalachian • trail • hike
See That Mountain? Transient Labor on the Appalachian Trail
narrative of hike on the Appalachian Trail
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narrative of hike on the Appalachian Trail
new hampshire • appalachian trail • hikers • work • transient labour
Starting an Appalachian Trail Thru-hike
An Appalachian Trail thru-hike is tough with long miles, steep climbs and descents, mud, rain, rocks, and cold. A few strategies make the start of a thru-hike easier.
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An Appalachian Trail thru-hike is tough with long miles, steep climbs and descents, mud, rain, rocks, and cold. A few strategies make the start of a thru-hike easier.
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The Building of the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a mountain path that exists because of the efforts of two very men who agreed on the need for such a path, but were very different otherwise.
appalachian trail • myron avery • benton mckaye • maine • mt. katahdin
The Appalachian Trail is a mountain path that exists because of the efforts of two very men who agreed on the need for such a path, but were very different otherwise.
appalachian trail • myron avery • benton mckaye • maine • mt. katahdin
Walking Sticks
Describes hiking sticks and why hikers use them.
hiking sticks • leki • wooden • staffs • appalachian trail
Describes hiking sticks and why hikers use them.
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Hiking America's Triple Crown Trails
America's "Triple Crown" trails run 8,000 miles through the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide mountains. Fewer than 100 hikers have completed all three.
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America's "Triple Crown" trails run 8,000 miles through the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide mountains. Fewer than 100 hikers have completed all three.
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Where, When East Coast Fall Foliage is at Peak
Hikers, backpackers, drivers, and cyclsts can all revel in the East Coast's famed autumn foliage from September till November. The Appalachian Mountains are a highlight.
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Hikers, backpackers, drivers, and cyclsts can all revel in the East Coast's famed autumn foliage from September till November. The Appalachian Mountains are a highlight.
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Beating the Mid-Trip Blues
Essay about depression on long treks and how to beat it
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Essay about depression on long treks and how to beat it
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Solo Backpacking and Hiking on Long Trails
Solo hiking isn't for everyone, but for those with the appropriate gear and experience, it can be a rewarding and intense experience. Here's how to stay safe.
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Solo hiking isn't for everyone, but for those with the appropriate gear and experience, it can be a rewarding and intense experience. Here's how to stay safe.
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A Modern Pilgrim's Stay at a Franciscan Friary
springer mountain • georgia • mount katahdin • maine • appalachian trail
springer mountain • georgia • mount katahdin • maine • appalachian trail
A Short Hike on Virginia's Skyline Drive
Blackrock Summit, in Shenandoah National Park, is the destination of a short, scenic hike that connects to America's Appalachian Trail.
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Blackrock Summit, in Shenandoah National Park, is the destination of a short, scenic hike that connects to America's Appalachian Trail.
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An Excellent Ultralight Tent
Describes a lightweight tent made by Wanderlust Gear
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Describes a lightweight tent made by Wanderlust Gear
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Back at the Scene of the Crime
The author returns to Mt. Jackson, a peak she struggled to hike and failed to summit during her first excursion in the White Mountains.
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The author returns to Mt. Jackson, a peak she struggled to hike and failed to summit during her first excursion in the White Mountains.
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Camp in Chippewa National Forest
Dreams of lakeside campsites, fishing, birdwatching, canoeing, hiking, wildflower walks and other outdoor pursuits become reality in a Minnesota national forest.
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Dreams of lakeside campsites, fishing, birdwatching, canoeing, hiking, wildflower walks and other outdoor pursuits become reality in a Minnesota national forest.
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Facts About America's Triple Crown Hiking Trails
On the A.T.., P.C.T., and C.D.T. hikers cross most ecosystems in the contiguous United States. Here's how the three major north-south national scenic trails compare.
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On the A.T.., P.C.T., and C.D.T. hikers cross most ecosystems in the contiguous United States. Here's how the three major north-south national scenic trails compare.
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Grandma's Legacy: A Trail to be Thankful For
<B>"Most people are pantywaists. Exercise is good for you."</B><br>Q: Who Said It?<br>A: Ohioan Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, the first woman to through-hike the Appalachian Trail. <br>"Grandma" left a lot more than recipes to her legacy. We'd do well to consider her example as we trudge on.
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<B>"Most people are pantywaists. Exercise is good for you."</B><br>Q: Who Said It?<br>A: Ohioan Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, the first woman to through-hike the Appalachian Trail. <br>"Grandma" left a lot more than recipes to her legacy. We'd do well to consider her example as we trudge on.
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Harriman State Park, New York's Backyard
Harriman State Park is a popular destination for city-dwellers looking to get back to nature.
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Harriman State Park is a popular destination for city-dwellers looking to get back to nature.
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Jackson House Inn & Restaurant
Nestled in the tiny village of Woodstock, Vermont, the Jackson House Inn & Restaurant gives guests gourmet cuisine, historic surroundings and a delicious way to relax.
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Nestled in the tiny village of Woodstock, Vermont, the Jackson House Inn & Restaurant gives guests gourmet cuisine, historic surroundings and a delicious way to relax.
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North Georgia Travel Destinations
North Georgia has mountains, wineries and gold!
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North Georgia has mountains, wineries and gold!
north georgia • helen • dahlonega • blairsville • brasstown bald
Standing Indian Campground
In the Nantahala National Forest, Standing Indian is a popular family campground near the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina's mountains.
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In the Nantahala National Forest, Standing Indian is a popular family campground near the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina's mountains.
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The Maryland Heights Trail
On the Maryland bank of the Potomac River, a looped trail hides the remnants of Union soldiers ramparts that were built to protect the munitions factory ar Harper's.
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On the Maryland bank of the Potomac River, a looped trail hides the remnants of Union soldiers ramparts that were built to protect the munitions factory ar Harper's.
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Traveling in the Southern Appalachians
The rugged mountains of Northeast Tennessee offer travelers unparalleled hiking, white water and cultural experiences.
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The rugged mountains of Northeast Tennessee offer travelers unparalleled hiking, white water and cultural experiences.
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Georgia Fall Leaf Spectacular, Day Weekend Trips
For Southerners and Georgians, near the mountains, Blue Ridge and Appalachian October leaf colors and scenes will be great for trips and hiking due to ideal conditions.
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For Southerners and Georgians, near the mountains, Blue Ridge and Appalachian October leaf colors and scenes will be great for trips and hiking due to ideal conditions.
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Hiking Trail Blazes/Markers
Trail blazes, or trail markers, are used to designate paths through the wilderness and more natural areas for hikers and backpackers. Learn how to interpret and use them.
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Trail blazes, or trail markers, are used to designate paths through the wilderness and more natural areas for hikers and backpackers. Learn how to interpret and use them.
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New Brunswick’s Natural Wonders
Looking for the spectacular and unique? Four hundred million year old mountains, the highest tides on the planet and rare white sand dunes await you in New Brunswick.
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Looking for the spectacular and unique? Four hundred million year old mountains, the highest tides on the planet and rare white sand dunes await you in New Brunswick.
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New England Wildflower Society and Saving an Endangered Cinquefoil
I recently received an e-mail from Debra Strick of the New England Wild Flower Society, letting me know she and they were there: "As you may know, the New England Wild Flower Society is America's oldest plant conservation institution, with many stories to share about events, plant advice, and earth-friendly gardening. We have a staff of experts who are great resources on plant conservation, horticulture, native plants, ecologically appropriate choices, and much more."
new england wildflower society and saving an endan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
I recently received an e-mail from Debra Strick of the New England Wild Flower Society, letting me know she and they were there: "As you may know, the New England Wild Flower Society is America's oldest plant conservation institution, with many stories to share about events, plant advice, and earth-friendly gardening. We have a staff of experts who are great resources on plant conservation, horticulture, native plants, ecologically appropriate choices, and much more."
new england wildflower society and saving an endan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Pack for Gluten-Free Travel
Don't let celiac or autism dietary restrictions keep you homebound this summer. Create a tasty emergency pack of gluten-free, dairy-free delights and hit the road.
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Don't let celiac or autism dietary restrictions keep you homebound this summer. Create a tasty emergency pack of gluten-free, dairy-free delights and hit the road.
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Shenandoah National Park
Whether visiting the nation's capital, Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon or Monticello, there is a storied and beautiful National Park waiting nearby.
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Whether visiting the nation's capital, Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon or Monticello, there is a storied and beautiful National Park waiting nearby.
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Shenandoah Valley the Blue Ridge Mountains
Driving along the top of a mountain range might seem impossible but that is exactly what the Skyline Drive offers in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
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Driving along the top of a mountain range might seem impossible but that is exactly what the Skyline Drive offers in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
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Summer Fun South of the Smokies
South of the Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests offer a wealth of summer recreational opportunities, without the crowds.
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South of the Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests offer a wealth of summer recreational opportunities, without the crowds.
hiking in north carolina • white water rafting nantahala • white water ocoee • scenic drives in north carolina • scenic drives in tennessee
Vermont
In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost.
robert frost • hiking • green mountains • vermont • poetry
In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost.
robert frost • hiking • green mountains • vermont • poetry
Williamstown: Perfect New England Autumn Journey
No Massachusetts spot is lovelier as a destination for fall colors, walking, cycling or cultural activities than "the village beautiful" surrounded by the Berkshire hills
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No Massachusetts spot is lovelier as a destination for fall colors, walking, cycling or cultural activities than "the village beautiful" surrounded by the Berkshire hills
senior tours in wlliamstown • hiking williamstown • greylock climbs • northwest massachusetts foliage • fall foliage walks in new england
Starting a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike
Backpackers starting a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike face environmental challenges including several hundred miles of drylands and desert. These tips will ease the start.
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Backpackers starting a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike face environmental challenges including several hundred miles of drylands and desert. These tips will ease the start.
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Walking for Health Incentives
The Step Up To Better Health program sponsored by the AARP logs miles walked as a trip down famous American trails, helping participants increase distance each day.
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The Step Up To Better Health program sponsored by the AARP logs miles walked as a trip down famous American trails, helping participants increase distance each day.
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Peak Northern New England Fall Foliage
Peak foliage in Northern New England depends on latitude, elevation, and distance from the Atlantic. Best autumn color occurs between late September and mid October.
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Peak foliage in Northern New England depends on latitude, elevation, and distance from the Atlantic. Best autumn color occurs between late September and mid October.
northern new england peak foliage • where to see autumn colors • when to see fall colors • new hampshire foliage • vermont foliage
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