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You're never really alone on the Appalachian Trail: 14 incredible animals to spot on North America's most famous hike

Wildlife on the Appalachian Trail won’t just announce itself. A rustle in the undergrowth, the snap of a twig or perhaps the low call of an owl once the sun has set – these are the signs that you’ve ...
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9 Snakes You Might Encounter on the Appalachian Trail

The venomous cottonmouth is native to the southeastern U.S. ©Jason Patrick Ross/Shutterstock.com Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the ...
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The Snakes You’re Most Likely to Encounter When Hiking the Appalachian Trail

If you're interested in outdoor recreation, the Appalachian Trail has likely called to you at some point in your life. However, hiking in this region means you'll encounter wildlife—some of it hidden ...
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Zoo Knoxville opens Timber Loop for 'Tales from the Trail' featuring storytelling, animal encounters

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Zoo Knoxville is opening the Boyd Foundation Boardwalk at Clayton Timber Loop to daytime guests, giving them a chance to hear Appalachian-inspired stories and experience a new ...