Tourism Appalachia

Looking for your next adventure? Explore the Appalachian Trail and various state parks in the range! Updating visitors on all things appalachia.

[Appalachian Trail Conservancy @AT_Conservancy]

There will be more of the #AppalachianTrail to love in 2019: the A.T. will officially be 2,192.0 miles long! The Trail’s length changes slightly each year to reroutes and remeasurements.

How much of the A.T. will you in hike in 2019? #AT2019 #FindYourTrail

📸 Christine Wilson

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Out on the trail and don't know where to stop? Here's a list of the AT's best restaurants: https://t.co/1If8g0dMaS

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Wild ponies?! Appalachia really has everything! A great adventure at Grayson Highlands State Park (VA) awaits you! #WildPonies #Virginia

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Sometimes December weather can be unpredictable in the Appalachian range. Check out these #trailupdates for closures and warnings: https://t.co/nxXKHdLzpp

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Came across a great company built and based in Appalachia. Check out https://t.co/1bkpFXXKni for products inspired by the mountains! #ShopLocal #ShopAppalachia

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Rain, rain, go away- days like today call for staying inside. Check out the Appalachian Trail Museum to experience the trail's spirit and history in a warm, inviting atmosphere: https://t.co/NMQwVze63l

[Appalachian Trail Conservancy @AT_Conservancy]

“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.”
-Leo Tolstoy

#WednesdayWisdom #FindYourTrail

📸 Buddy Johnson

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

A 2010 study found that participants who walked in a forest had lower blood pressure and levels of cortisol - a.k.a. the stress hormone (https://t.co/ej0TzC6YCa). There are great segments of the #AppalachianTrail to explore and help you relax this busy season.

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

What is your favorite season? #Appalachia great scenery changes through all four! #temperaterainforest #highelevation

[WV State Parks @WVStateParks]

Happy Thanksgiving! Feeling stuffed after that huge turkey meal? Hit the trails at your favorite state park or forest and walk off those calories! #WVStateParks

[Appalachian Trail Conservancy @AT_Conservancy]

#HappyThanksgiving from the ATC! We are ever thankful for the volunteers, Trail clubs, partners and dedicated individuals who help us protect and celebrate the #AppalachianTrail! #FindYourTrail

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Wishing everyone safe travels and adventures. #Thanksgiving #GetOutside

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Still haven't made travel plans for Thanksgiving break? Check out these 4 must-visit places for beautiful fall colors: https://t.co/dZ7nfhlTm1

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Did you know? The Appalachian range is mainly made up of temperate rain forests which experience heavy rainfall and major seasonal weather changes! #Appalachia #ChangingSeasons #CheckYourForecasts #GetOutside

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

The sun is shining and the skies are clear! Great weekend to check out to one of the Appalachian Range’s magnificent viewpoints. Click here for 10 great views along the way: https://t.co/lBl92F7xVv #views #mountainpeaks

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Happy Monday, adventurers! It’s a great week to get outside and check out a section of the #Appalachian #Trail

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Check out these great tips to stay safe while exploring rugged Appalachia: https://t.co/0p6ijK0x2b

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

Fall is here and so is the beautiful weather! Check out these sections of the AT for day trip or weekend ideas: https://t.co/8Zp25jfPuy

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

While it is not the tallest mountain range in the world, the Appalachian Mountains are the oldest. High vantage points provide beautiful lookouts of adjacent mountains. #MillerFarmstead #GreatViews

[Tourism Appalachia @TourAppalachia]

The Appalachian range provides great fly-fishing streams for experienced and beginners alike #WataugaStream #DoeRiver #GetOutside