In November 2012, England's South Downs Way National Trail joined the International Appalachian Trail as a 96 mile (160 km) trek that follows the old routes and droveways along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the South Downs. Experience some of the finest countryside in England, between its historic first capital and the white chalk cliffs of Eastbourne.
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In November 2012, England's South West Coast Path National Trail joined the International Appalachian Trail as England's ultimate challenge for long-distance hikers - a 630 mile (1,008 km) adventure around the scenic coastline of the Southwest Peninsula, from Somerset's Minehead on the edge of Exmoor around to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset.
Exmoor…
The International Appalachian Trail 2013 Annual General Meeting will be hosted by IAT Scotland and held at the magnificent Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park September 18-20. Meetings will be held at the park headquarters in Balloch, within easy reach of the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The three-day event will also include a…
In November 2012, England's Thames Path National Trail followed the North Downs Way in joining the International Appalachian Trail. The path follows the most renowned river in England for 184 miles (294 km), from its source in the Cotswolds towards the English Channel. Along the way it passes through peaceful water meadows, unspoiled rural villages, historic towns and cities, and…
In November 2012, Beyond Ktaadn (www.beyondktaadn.org), a collaborative research and outreach organization focused on alpine landscapes in eastern North America, published an Eastern Alpine Guide including IAT mountains in Maine, Quebec, and Newfoundland.
The project is coordinated and edited by Beyond Ktaadn President Mike Jones and Research Director/Treasurer Lizabeth Willey, with contributions from academics and experts in the U.S. and Canada, as well as…
In November 2012, England's Cotswold Way National Trail joined the International Appalachian Trail as an important link between southern England and eastern Wales.
The 102 mile (164 km) trail of quintessentially English countryside follows the Cotswold escarpment
with its stunning views
and charming villages,
from the World Heritage City of…
In October 2012, Coast Alive partner Vest-Agder County Council released a new Flagler Films produced video on The Child Wanderer Path, now part of IAT Norway.
The path extends 136 kilometers across Southern Norway, and introduces visitors to the scenic landscapes, friendly villages and heart-wrenching story of child wanderers who left their homes in search of work to help support…
In October 2012, England's North Downs Way National Trail became the newest section of the International Appalachian Trail in Western Europe. IAT hikers can now follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on an inspirational journey from Farnham to Canterbury
and the White Cliffs of Dover
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In October 2012, Beyond Ktaadn, a collaborative research and outreach organization focused on alpine landscapes in eastern North America, will publish an Eastern Alpine Guide including IAT mountains of Newfoundland. Contributors include academics and experts in the U.S. and Canada, as well as IAT Chairperson Paul Wylezol.
In summer 2012, IAT partner Blue Ice Explorer in South Greenland designated a new International Appalachian Trail route across the legendary Norse Erik The Red Land of the Eastern Settlement, from Qassiarsuk (Brattahlid) to Narsaq, then on to Igaliku (Garðar) and Illerfissalik (Burfjeld) mountain. It is the IAT's first re-emergence across the Atlantic Ocean, after departing…
(Excerpt from Appy Trail's next 75 years: 'There's a need for constant vigilance' on Knoxville News Sentinel website knoxnews.com.)
Over the course of its 75-year history, the Appalachian Trail has earned a reputation as one of the most popular long-distance footpaths in the world.
The AT's status as a true icon is evident in recent…
On August 27-28, IAT Chairperson Paul Wylezol and IAT Hiker Sean LeMoine hiked across the North Arm Hills, from Stowbridge Head in the Bay of Islands to Trout River Pond in Gros Morne National Park. The goal was to identify a route for the new IATNL North Arm Traverse. The two-day trek requires…