Appalachian Trail Conservancy Hosts 75th Anniversary Weekend Celebration in Boiling Springs, PA

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and local trail clubs in the Mid-Atlantic Region will host a series of celebratory activities for the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) from August 1 to August 4.  Events include a series of family-friendly hikes, full moon evening hikes, education-based hikes and an open house of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office.  

For more information on the schedule of events visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's web site.

"This year marks a milestone for the Appalachian Trail," said Mark Wenger, Executive Director and CEO of ATC.  "Not only does this anniversary celebrate the completion of the Trail, it also celebrates the unique collaboration and determination of countless individuals, private organizations, and state and federal agencies in their efforts to complete this long-distance hiking trail from Maine to Georgia."