Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Hike the Appalachian Trail Through Great Smoky Mountains National Park

How to Hike the Appalachian Trail [The Definitive Guide]

The man, the myth, the legend. Today, we celebrate Rick Huffines, our Executive Director, who has been selected by the @tnwildlifefederation as the 2025 Land Conservationist of the Year. He’ll be accepting his award in Nashville tonight. Rick has dedicated his life to conservation through his work at U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, then @tnrivergorge, and now @appalachianconservationinst. He is a man of the land, and we could not be luckier to have him leading our team. Congratulations, Rick. You

Rick’s asking the hard-hitting questions this Friday: “Have you ever wanted to be part of something bigger than yourself?” This week has been moving to watch unfold. Our community has shown up. We’re only $240 away from our $5,000 goal. And, while creating a new trail in rural Marion County, TN may seem small in the scheme of things, it’s no small thing for a group of people to come together for the benefit of everyone. We’re building this trail, not just for one person or one group. We’re build

We’ve got one, y’all 🙌 ••• Food. Building material. Medicine. The American Chestnut was once the tree that Appalachians relied on for their most basic needs. But, in the last 125 years, almost every single American Chestnut tree has died due to blight. ACI Land Companion Cory Gurman found a 30-foot tall American Chestnut on our property the other day. We’re honored to have such a gift from the forest. | Appalachian Conservation Institute