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    Appalachian

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  • Stomach Virus Hits Appalachian Trail near Hot Springs, NC

    The US Forest Service has issued an alert: Hikers may want to avoid sections of the Appalachian Trail near Hot Springs, NC, especially the stretch running north to the TN-VA border. A number of hikers have been sickened by a severe, 24-hour stomach virus. More »

For Kids

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a great place for kids and teens to get outside, exercise and experience nature! It is also a great place to study and learn about the environment. Click below for a few ideas.

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Did You Know?

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The Appalachian Trail evolved from the 1921 proposals of Massachusetts regional planner Benton MacKaye to preserve the Appalachian crests as a wilderness belt - a retreat from urban life.  The Appalachian Trail Conservancy was formed in 1925 and focused on the hiking aspect of MacKaye's vision.