http://www.virginialiving.com/topics/appalachian_trail/index.rss en-en ©2011 Cape Fear Publishing Co. Inc. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:54:02 GMT What you need to know about the AT, in Virginia and beyond (but especially in Virginia). Compiled by Caroline Evertz

]]> http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/some-appalachian-trail-resources http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/some-appalachian-trail-resources Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:54:02 GMT Some of the toughest AT terrain can be found in the 50 miles between Front Royal and Harpers Ferry. As writer Suzanne Gannon found after hiking it over five days, there are temperature shifts, treacherous climbs and, if you’re lucky, “trail angels” to help mitigate the misery.

]]> http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/food-miles-shelter http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/food-miles-shelter Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:52:50 GMT There are few better getaways than a jaunt on the Appalachian Trail. It’s the most famous hiking corridor in America, and there is more of it in Virginia than any other state. Joe Tennis spent two days near Grayson Highlands State Park.

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