A significant wildfire that closed that closed the trail to Springer Mountain and the Appalachian Trail has been fully contained. The U.S. Forest Service says the area was reopened after being closed for five days as the Forest Service and partners battled a large wildfire …
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Appalachian Trail Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Seventy-five years ago today, on August 14, 1937, the final section of the original Appalachian Trail (AT) was completed — after at least 16 years of planning and hard labor. The AT has been rerouted and reblazed countless times since then, primarily to avoid walking …
Take a Hike to the Len Foote Hike Inn
Sometimes you have to earn your supper — even after you pay for it. That’s the deal at the Len Foote Hike Inn — a paradise within the Eden of Amicalola Falls State Park, near Dawsonville, GA. The Hike Inn welcomes hungry hikers who trek the …
Why Do Hikers Trek the Appalachian Trail?
The Appalachian Trail means different things to different people. It’s more than just a great alibi when you want leave the governor’s office and fly to Argentina to hang out with your girlfriend. Much more. The motivations, goals and hopes of those who hit the …
Franklin, NC’s Appalachian Trail Festival, March 30th – April 1st
Historic Franklin, NC, will host the April Fool’s Trail Days this weekend in honor of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. (No, this isn’t a joke. Probably.) Franklin is a mere 11 miles from the AT and is the perfect haven from the often cold, rainy weather in early …
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 …
The Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls
Let’s begin with the bad news: The only way to get to the Len Foote Hike Inn is by walking five-miles on a moderate trail. Now for the good news: The only way to get to the Len Foote Hike Inn is by walking five-miles …
Dahlonega’s Appalachian Trail Fest
Dahlonega has been selected by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to be an official Appalachian Trail Community, due to its proximity to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. In recognition of this honor, Trail Fest will be held in Dahlonega during the weekend of March 16th …