Come celebrate with The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference on April 29 as we officially designate Vernon, New Jersey, as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™.

Aspiring Appalachian Trail hikers now have an opportunity to hone their backcountry skills by participating in “How to Hike the A.T.” backpacking courses.

The ATC has received a significant donation from The Volgenau Foundation to work with communities toward the protection of lands, waters and unique cultural features of the Appalachian Trail.

myATstory Season 2, the award-nominated short film series that highlights the extraordinary lives of people directly impacted by the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), premieres today with “A Lasting Legacy.”

Suzanne Dixon, former senior director of the National Parks Conservation Association, has been selected as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s new president and CEO.

Bruce Matson has set the aggressive goal of raising $200,000 for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy during his hike of the entire Appalachian Trail next year.

A task force appointed by the ATC’s Board of Directors has looked at all existing ATC facilities, either owned by the organization or occupied by ATC staff, and has decided it is in the best interest of the organization to transfer ownership of the Kellogg Conservation Center.

Plainfield Township will be creating new zoning ordinances that protect the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) from the negative impacts of energy development projects.

Last week, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy filed an appeal requesting legal access to voice their concerns regarding the Blue Mountain Ski Resort project and the impacts it will have on the Appalachian Trail.

There are much better ways to bring natural gas to Virginia without harming one of America’s most popular national park units, impacting tourism or contaminating the local drinking water.

The ATC's Board of Directors has launched a national search for the next President and CEO after Ron Tipton announced his retirement for the end of 2017.

The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposed land exchange between the NPS and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

This summer marks the launch of Summit Seekers, an outdoor leadership training program designed to foster inclusion and engagement of communities of color with traditional outdoor recreation and promote environmental stewardship.

It is unfortunate that President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement that challenges all nations to work collaboratively towards meaningful solutions to climate change. Yet all is not lost.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is announcing its opposition to recent variances approved by the Lower Towamensing Township Zoning Hearing Board, which would allow the construction of an 85-foot-high condominium and hotel only 12 feet from an easement created to protect the Appalachian Trail corridor.