ATC Seeks Restored Federal Funds for Land Conservation
Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2009)—The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) today joined more than 50 national, regional and state land conservation and outdoor recreation groups in calling for the restoration of federal funding to protect American’s public lands.
World Water Monitoring Day
(Harpers Ferry, West Virginia) March 2, 2009 - As part of the Appalachian Trail MEGA-Transect Initiative, ATC is participating in World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) on the Appalachian Trail again in 2009. Held annually between March 22 and December 31, WWMD is an international outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world.
Darn Tough Vermont Sock to Benefit ATC
Northfield, Vt. (March 1, 2009)—Darn Tough Vermont, manufacturer of premium all-weather performance socks and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, caretakers of the Appalachian Trail, are pleased to announce the release of a Special Edition ATC Merino Wool Boot Sock to raise funds to support the ATC’s volunteer and education programs.
2009 Biennial
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy announces Dayton Duncan, co-producer and writer of the upcoming Ken Burns/Florentine Films six part series, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, will make a presentation at the Appalachian Trail Festival 2009 - The Biennial Meeting of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in July. He will share stunning footage of the national parks as well as a collection of Untold Stories of those who were instrumental in the creation and protection of America’s parks.
ATC Joins Great Barrington Trails and Greenways
Great Barrington, Mass. (January 2, 2009) – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), a national nonprofit organization responsible for managing the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding lands, and the National Park Service (NPS) have selected Great Barrington, Massachusetts, as the third pilot project in their developing community-relations program.
Tenn. Plate Needs Immediate Support
Asheville, N.C. (January 2, 2009)— The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announces the introduction of the Tennessee A.T. specialty license plate program begun to provide a significant ongoing funding to maintain, manage and protect the 280 Tennessee miles of the 2,176-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Rocky Fork
Erwin, Tenn. (December 15, 2008) – Tennessee’s gateway to the Southern Appalachian Mountains – the 9,624-acre property known as Rocky Fork – is now one step closer to being protected, with the property’s acquisition by The Conservation Fund and the USDA Forest Service from New Forestry, LLC.
A.T. Jewelry Earns Praise
Harpers Ferry, W.V.—An Appalachian Trail-inspired collection of jewelry made from recycled stainless steel by Tarma Designs hit the editor’s page of Backpacker Magazine’s December 2007 issue.
ATC Holiday Open House
(December 1, 2008) Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Come celebrate the holidays with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. We are hosting our annual Holiday Open House at our Harpers Ferry Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday December 6, 2008.
RT 944 Underpass
November 20, 2008 (Boiling Springs, PA) - The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announces a ribbon cutting for an underpass at Pennsylvania Route 944 which will provide a safe crossing for pedestrians on the heavily traveled commuter route in the Cumberland Valley. The ribbon cutting is set for Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m
A.T. Photo Exhibit by Local Youth
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (October 2008) - Friday evening, October 17, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy will host an outdoor screening of digital photos taken by local teens who participated in a recent National Geographic Photo Camp.
ATC Accorded National Honor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 15, 2008) – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy was one of four honorees to receive national recognition for outstanding achievement in greenways preservation at the Kodak American Greenways Awards tonight at the National Geographic Society.
ATC Joins National Public Lands Day
Hot Springs, North Carolina (September 4, 2007) — The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), in partnership with land agency partners and local organizations, is taking part in the 14th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the largest hands-on day for volunteers working to preserve and protect America’s lands. The focus of this year’s effort—on Saturday, September 29--is what the USDA Forest Service considers one of biggest threats to biodiversity in our natural ecosystems:
Hike Leaders Sought to Guide Program for Youth
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (September 2, 2008) - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, in partnership with Harpers Ferry Family Medicine, Harpers Ferry Middle School, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, is expanding a walking/hiking program for young teens.
Volunteer Opportunities for 40th Anniversary
Asheville, N.C. (August 27, 2008) — The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) provides opportunities in western North Carolina to get outside, be active, and enjoy your public lands while helping to protect them.
Continued Support of Two Trails Organizations
Bar Harbor, Maine (Sept. 16, 2008)—The governors of the New England states and premiers of the eastern Canadian provinces today pledged continued support of the organizations that oversee the Appalachian Trail, a U.S. national scenic trail, and the binational International Appalachian Trail/Sentier International des Appalaches.
Students on A.T. Photo Shoot
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (August 8, 2008)—National Geographic contributing photographers Amy Toensing and Matt Moyer will give a group of Virginia students a unique opportunity to document the Appalachian Trail during National Geographic Photo Camp 2008.
Earl Shaffer Shelter Preserved
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (August 13, 2008)-Fans of Earl Shaffer and volunteers from the Susquehanna A.T. Club hiked in three miles along Peters Mountain August 2 to accomplish two goals: to remove a shelter and preserve it as an artifact of the Appalachian Trail and to celebrate the legacy of the man who built it.
Tenn. Steps Closer to A.T. Plate
Asheville, N.C. (June 20, 2008)— The Tennessee legislature gave the nod for the creation of a specialty license plate for the Appalachian Trail, that will allow funds produced from the sale of the plate to be shared with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for the support and management of the Appalachian Trail, the legendary footpath that runs from Georgia to Maine.
Threatened Vista Draws Community Attention
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (June 11, 2008) – An intrepid group of hikers braved the 95-degree heat on Sunday, June 8, to visit the Goodloe Byron Overlook on Weverton Cliffs above the Potomac River gorge near Harpers Ferry.
Trail Days 2008
(May 14, 2008) - Damascus, Virginia is gearing up for Trail Days, the world’s most famous trail festival. From May 16 to May 18 Trail neighbors, A.T. enthusiasts, and thru-hikers current, past, and future will gather to celebrate and learn about the Appalachian Trail, and meet friends old and new. There will be music, children's games, a parade, a hikers' talent show, contra dancing, hikes, workshops, lots of food, and other activities for the whole family.
ATC to Host Sustainable Trails Workshop
Asheville, N.C. – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), Warren Wilson College, and Trail Dynamics LLC are presenting a 2-day workshop on the design construction and maintenance of sustainable trails on May 3-4, 2008 at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, North Carolina.
"Protecting Rare Plants of the A.T." Presentation
Asheville, N.C. (February 20, 2008) — The more than 2,000 occurrences of rare, threatened and endangered plants along the Appalachian Trail’s meandering corridor from Georgia to Maine is believed to be the greatest of any unit of the national-park system. With such great numbers comes great responsibility: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) works with more than 100 volunteers to preserve and protect these special species and their habitats.
Maine Summits Protected
February 2008: Maine’s land-use regulators have decisively rejected a proposed industrial development atop the largest unbroken, pristine stretch of subalpine summits in Maine outside Baxter State Park—a proposal the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the Maine A.T. Club (MATC), and others fought for more than a decade.
North Shore Road
January 2008: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced a monetary settlement for Swain County to resolve the North Shore Road issue. This is the conclusion to the Environmental Impact Statement process at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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