The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) collected the 1,000+ applications required to ask the state of Georgia to approve a specialty license plate honoring the Appalachian Trail (AT). ATC’s request for revenue sharing from the sale of the vehicle tags required new legislation: House Bill HB-104. Thankfully, the Georgia House of …
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Memories & Photos from Dahlonega Trail Fest 2013
The showers came and crowds didn’t, but that didn’t rain on the Dahlonega Trail Fest 2013 parade. The delightful weather nullified any fear of sunburns, heat stroke and spontaneous combustion. Sure, warmer weather, less rain and more folks to share it all with would have been …
Helen, GA: An Appalachian Trail Community
Helen, Georgia, has been named an official Appalachian Trail Community™ by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) — the official guardian of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, commonly referred to as the Appalachian Trail (AT). The Appalachian Trail Community™ program recognizes places that promote and protect the Appalachian …
Tell Your Family to “Take a Hike” on 9-29-12
Yup, tell your family to take a hike on Saturday, September 29, 2012! Be sure to go with them. That day has been proclaimed Family Hiking Day by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC). All families are encouraged to take part in Family Hiking Day. If you don’t have one …
Pictures from Dahlonega’s Trail Fest
Dahlonega, GA — one of the world’s coolest unknown places — rocked in a different way on Saturday, March 17th as the town welcomed Trail Fest 2012. Vendors, thru-hikers and dreamers collected for the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful day and one another. Representatives from …