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 …

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…

IAT Founder Dick Anderson and Maine Chapter President Don Hudson recently hosted a seafood dinner on the Portland, Maine waterfront for three key officials of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC): Mark Wenger, new ATC Executive Director/CEO; Amy McCormick, Assistant Development Director, and Bill Plouffe, ATC Board Vice-Chair. (L - R)…

Sendero Internacional de los Apalaches has recently released a slideshow presentation highlighting the IAT route in west central Spain, where "Las Villuercas-Ibores-Jara is the best place in Europe to admire the Appalachians Mountains."   In this region of Spain, IAT hikers can walk from one village to another, and overnight in a hostel or rural guesthouse. …

In August 2012, National Geographic included the International Appalachian Trail in the World's Best Hikes: 20 Epic Trails. "A truly great trail winds into the essence of a place, so when assembling this list of the world’s great hikes we kept an eye on more than the footpath. We looked for walks that travel deeper into…