The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is pleased to announce the release of “Trail Brothers,” the first short film in the new myATstory video series.

Approximately 20 miles of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) through the Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands are available for adoption by new volunteers — a rare opportunity for hiking enthusiasts to refer to a portion of the high country as “my section of the Trail.”

This summer, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy hired and trained its inaugural Conservation Leadership Corps, a group of motivated, diverse young people interested in conservation-based careers.

Silver Spring Township to review cellular tower ordinance to preserve and promote experience for Appalachian Trail users.

A newly-expanded, full-time Appalachian Trail Visitor Center opened today in Monson, Maine. It will help hikers prepare for the unique circumstances and environment in the last section of the Trail, which extends through the boundaries of Baxter State Park.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy understands that the increasing number of long-distance Appalachian Trail hikers presents a management challenge for Baxter State Park officials. We will continue to work cooperatively with Baxter State Park by informing and educating long-distance hikers about proper hiker behavior.

A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Friday, March 18 at the A.T. trailhead near historic Pearis Cemetery along VA Route 100 in Pearisburg.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has chosen 15 motivated, inspirational individuals to serve on its new Next Generation Advisory Council, a diverse group of leaders ages 18 to 28 who will encourage their peers to become involved in the management, preservation and stewardship of the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail (A.T.).

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has partnered with the CAN’d Aid Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Oskar Blues Brewery, to launch the new Appalachian Trail Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC).

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) urged Congressional representatives and land management agencies in Washington, D.C. this week to support high-priority land protection projects that are vital to the future of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), America’s most iconic trail.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) continues to see a record-breaking number of hikers who pass through its Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, which is considered the psychological midpoint of the 2,190-mile long Appalachian Trail (A.T.).

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that for fiscal year 2015, a record-breaking 6,827 volunteers reported approximately 272,477 hours to maintaining and protecting the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) for hikers to use.

The New River Valley Trail Crew (NRVTC), a collective effort of local volunteers in the New River Valley area of Virginia, is looking for folks interested in building and maintaining trails, including the Appalachian Trail (A.T.).

Outdoor Edutainment, LLC ​has produced a new ​edition of The Appalachian Trail Game that teaches players about Appalachian Trail safety and best use practices before and during a hike. Th​is special edition includes game card content created in collaboration with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

The ATC has launched a redesigned version of its website, www.appalachiantrail.org.