With inflation and tariffs pushing costs up, thru-hiking a long trail could get more expensive this season. We talked to trail-town business owners and looked at economic reports to estimate how much ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HOT SPRINGS - In Hot Springs, things are starting to more closely resemble spring thru-hiking seasons of the past as the town ...

A prescribed 372-acre burn will temporarily close the Max Patch Short Loop and portions of the Appalachian Trail and Buckeye ...

Drew Boysen is doing what most of us only SAY we'll do one day, writes Mark LaFlamme, if we can only get out from under the daily rat race.

McAfee Knob in Virginia is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Ray Meese for Virginia Tech. With warmer temperatures, hikers are already descending on the ...

GARDNERS, Pa. — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on its ice cream ...

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on foot, but the deeper you look, the more odd history you’ll find. A public ...

ERWIN, Tenn. — Almost six months after Hurricane Helene's historic flooding devastated the region, restoration efforts on the Appalachian Trail are making significant progress. The Appalachian Trail ...

The concept of 'trail magic' on hiking paths extends to community life. Discover why participation, not observation, sustains ...

Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 forested miles that pass through 14 states and receive over 3 million visitors ...

The Appalachian Trail Museum recently inducted its 2024 Hall of Fame class. The induction took place Sept 21 at the Army Heritage Education Center, located at 950 Soldiers Dr., Carlisle. Included on ...