Known as ‘Nimblewill Nomad,’ he hiked the trail in sections, completing the final bit in western Massachusetts on Sunday.
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Appalachian Trail thru-hiker prepares for his next adventure – kindergarten
The Virginia boy isn’t the first child to complete the 2,193-mile trail and a pediatrician sees no harm as long as parents are realistic about the child’s capabilities.
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A century after the Appalachian Trail was proposed, millions hike it to find ‘the breath of a real life’
The AT symbolizes opportunity – the chance to set out on a life-altering experience in the great outdoors.
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Yarmouth man to attempt Triple Crown of hiking – all in one year
Along with a buddy, Sammy Potter will try to complete hikes of the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021.
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Rhode Island woman, 25, rescued after falling on Appalachian Trail in Redington Township
REDINGTON TOWNSHIP — A Rhode Island woman was injured Wednesday afternoon when she fell about 40 feet while on a steep, remote section of the Appalachian Trail, near Sugarloaf in northern Franklin County. Maine game wardens and rescue workers from several agencies responded to assist the hiker at about 4:30 p.m., according to a prepared […]
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Farmington native navigates Appalachian Trail during pandemic
FARMINGTON — Brooklynn Winters, a 21-year-old Farmington native also known as “Bear Bait,” has been hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) since May 12. After saving and planning for a year, Winters almost canceled her hike entirely due to the pandemic and pressure from friends and family members. “My thought process was, well, I am going […]
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Justices revive permit for pipeline under Appalachian Trail
The Supreme Court rules on a narrow legal question, and other issues remain before construction on the pipeline could begin.
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Man charged in Appalachian Trail attacks competent for trial
A Massachusetts man accused of killing an Appalachian Trail hiker and attacking another with a machete in Virginia last year has been declared competent to stand trial.
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The Virus Diaries: Portland hiker sticks it out on the Appalachian Trail
Rob Landry started the 2,200-mile trek on March 7, choosing to stay on the trail even after thru-hikers were asked to leave.
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Mother, daughter from Somerset County tackle Appalachian Trail
The pair took a six-month sabbatical to hike one of the world’s longest trails.