PATC's Newsletter, The Potomac Appalachian, or the "PA", as it is known within the club, is assembled every month by a staff of club volunteers. Welcome to the Potomac Appalachian newsletter! The Potomac Appalachian, or the "PA", as it is known within the club, is assembled every month by a staff of club volunteers, consisting of editors, a host of writers, proofreaders, and photographers. The newsletter includes club news and activities, along with an assortment of feature articles for you to enjoy, covering topics from trail maintenance to ultralight backpacking and more.

PATC encourages our members to help us save on printing and postage costs by opting to read the newsletter online. To choose online delivery and discontinue delivery of the paper copy of your newsletter, please email us to let us know your preference. If you change your mind, you can always email us to go back to getting the paper copy. As an added incentive, the electronic version of the newsletter includes full color photographs, while the paper edition is in black and white.

Anyone may submit articles for publication in the PA. Please review our Submission Guidelines for more information and guidance.