Appalachian Trail Will Suffer From Federal Firing Surge

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Appalachian Trail Will Suffer From Federal Firing Surge

Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry / NPSThe Appalachian Trail, as it winds through 14 states over 2,190-plus miles, is part of the National Scenic Trail system. This means that, in addition to the US Forest Service, conservation groups, state agencies, and other groups, the AT is also managed by the National Park Service. And like many other NPS units across the country, the AT stands to be impacted by the recent and shocking cuts to the Park Se…