An Iowa veteran is on a six-month mission to hike what many have attempted but only the toughest have completed. Joedy ...

In this 1981 narrative from the Backpacker archives, Jeffrey Cogswell relates the story of a family hike up the Appalachian ...

Appalachian Trail hikers coming through and visiting the town of Erwin in Tennessee now have a safe way to cross the Nolichucky River this spring. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is providing ...

According to the Forest Service, these account for 42% of the district’s trails. Hot Springs is one of only three towns along the southern portion of the Appalachian Trail through which the ...

Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting a family hike on the Appalachian Trail from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, according to a community announcement. The hike is part of the center's Naturalist ...

More than 3 million people visit the Appalachian Trail each year, and more than 3,000 attempt to hike the entire trail. Roughly 159 million people use national forests annually. The U.S. Forest ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a multiday or weeklong journey (keep in mind that you ...

Around 8:49 p.m., fire crews were dispatched for an individual with a possible broken ankle on the Appalachian Trail near the Matt ... the rescue personnel were hiking into Matt's Creek Shelter ...

Have you heard of the beautiful wilderness area in the Appalachian Mountains, where you spend your days hiking to waterfalls ...

There are apps like Gaia and All Trails that can help you navigate the trail, but make sure to download a map before you leave ... on Meetup.org or through the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Luckily, ski resorts tend to put a lot of time and thought into their trail maps to help skiers get around and stick to trails within their ability. If you're new to skiing, ski area trail maps can ...