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IAT Holds First AGM in Western Europe

On September 18-20, the IAT held its first Annual General Meeting in Western Europe, at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland. It was here in 2010 that the West Highland Way, became the first section of the International Appalachian Trail in Europe. The 3-day event included a tribute to Scottish American conservationist John…
September 27, 2013213Views
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IAT Holds Tribute to John Muir

On September 16, a small delegation from the IAT traveled to Dunbar, Scotland in advance of the 2013 AGM to pay tribute to Scottish American conservationist John Muir. Led by John Muir Birthplace Trust Chairman John Thomas, the group toured the Birthplace Museum, walked a section of the nearby John Muir Way, and visited Siccar…
September 26, 2013159Views
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Official Launch of IAT Ulster Ireland

On August 31, 2013, the IAT welcomed Northern Ireland’s Ulster Way as its newest member and celebrated the completion of the IAT across the emerald isle. The official launch was held at the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh and was attended by IAT Chairperson Paul Wylezol, IAT Europe Vice Chair Magne Haugseng, Northern Ireland…
September 3, 2013297Views
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The Bay of Islands Ophiolites

The second installment of the IAT Natural Heritage series is from Beyond Ktaadn’s Eastern Alpine Guide, compiled and written by Mike Jones (IAT North America Alpine Ecologist), Liz Willey, and Marilyn Anions. The Guide can be purchased in Corner Brook at Island Treasures, or on Amazon.com.
September 2, 2013175Views
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Climbing the Lewis Hills’ Pyramid Peak

On August 20, 2013, IAT Chairperson Paul Wylezol and Appalachian explorer Lew Coty from Vermont climbed Pyramid Peak on the north side of Lewis Hills between the entrances of Wheeler’s Gulch and Red Rocky Gulch. The 9-hour day trek started at the IATNL Lewis Hills Trail Serpentine trailhead and continued on along the ridge between…
August 27, 2013238Views
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Scouting The North Arm Hills

On June 28-29, 2013, IAT Chairperson Paul Wylezol and IATNL member Ryan Oxford guided a group of Ontario Boy Scouts and their leaders on a two-day trek of the North Arm Hills. The adventure began in Cox’s Cove with a one-hour boat ride by True North Charters & Tours across Middle and North Arms of…
August 12, 2013160Views
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The Historic Greater Green Gardens Trail

On June 22, 2013, during the IATNL/Parks Canada Art & Adventure Festival , IAT Chairperson Paul Wylezol took advantage of high winds and the cancelled zodiac shuttle on Trout River Pond to make an exploratory trek of the Greater Green Gardens trail between the town of Trout River and Gros Morne National Park’s Green Gardens…
August 3, 2013201Views
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Second Annual Art & Adventure Festival

From June 21-22, Parks Canada, IATNL, and Ocean Quest Adventures presented the second annual Art & Adventure Festival in Gros Morne National Park. The 2-day event included a fine art exhibit at the park’s Discovery Center in Woody Point, nightly entertainment, and half-day hikes on the western side of the park.
July 31, 2013167Views
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Work Continues on Devil’s Bite Trail

On the evening of May 15, 2013, IAT Chairperson Paul Wylezol and IATNL executive member Delano Pittman set off in an open boat across chilly and windswept Parsons Pond on their way to Western Brook Gulch to continue work on the Devil’s Bite Trail. Rising early the next day, they hiked a round trip of…
May 27, 2013198Views
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Newfoundland’s Bay of Islands Ophiolites

This second installment of IAT Natural Heritage is by Beyond Ktaadn's Mike Jones (IAT North America Alpine Ecologist), Liz Willey, and Marilyn Anions and is excerpted and adapted from their new Eastern Alpine Guide, with photos by IATNL. Newfoundland's Bay of Islands Ophiolites It’s only about two hours from the fogbound ferry terminal at Port-aux-Basques up the Gulf of St.…
May 5, 2013414Views
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England’s Pennine Way NT Joins IAT

In April 2013, Britain’s first National Trail – the Pennine Way – joined the IAT. The 268-mile (429-km) path follows the top of the Pennine Mountains along the rugged backbone of north-central England, from the Peak District National Park through the Yorkshire Dales and over Hadrian’s Wall to the Cheviots Hills on the border with…
April 24, 2013257Views

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