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New Visitor’s Center Along the Appalachian Trail

PNTS staff, Adapted from Appalachian Trail Conservancy press release The Damascus Trail Center opened this summer through a collaboration between the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Town of Damascus. The center serves as an informational hub for visitors and locals seeking to experience the great…

The Appalachian NST logo is a triangle-shaped trail sign with the letters A and T in white stacked on top of each other against a dark green background

Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2021 Highlights

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) provided the following highlights for the Appalachian NST during the 2021 calendar year: Conserving Trail Lands and Boosting Climate Resilience The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) continues to convene the Appalachian Trail Landscape Conservation Partnership (ATLP) with the National Park Service…

2020 Appalachian National Scenic Trail Highlights

Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) OUTREACH Education — ATC launched a new virtual Ed-Venture Series, hosted bi-monthly for young people, taught by environmental educators and partners. Participation ranged from 25 – 150 engaged participants on Zoom and Facebook Live, and metrics for the series on the…

2019 Appalachian National Scenic Trail Highlights

Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) OUTREACH Next Generation — ATC held regional Next Gen summits, affinity groups, activities, and supported its Next Generation Advisory Council. Partnerships — ATC and partners hosted four Youth Summits, including the first-ever Everybody’s Environment Emerging Leaders (E3) Summit in North Carolina.…