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320 Is AI Ruining the Appalachian Trail?

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The Backpacking Podcast presented by Outdoor Vitals
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May 22, 2026
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Summary

700 Acres of land are being used to build an AI data center, only 1/3 of a mile from the Appalachian Trail. What will this do to scenic views, pollution, and noise on trail? Was the ATC even contacted about it?Check out our friends at Outdoor Vitals and their Carbon EVO 50 Backpack: https://alnk.to/8PIgYvd