Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” ...

The Allure and Peril of the Appalachian Trail’ explores the trail’s history, nature and dangers through Steve Carpenter’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the organization that oversees the Appalachian Trail, turns 100 years old in March. About ...

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 ...

A good portion of the Appalachian Trail passes through Virginia, and these five towns have leaned into making the route more enjoyable for hikers.

PORTLAND, Maine — As a youngster, Mark Warner enjoyed hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail but never gave much thought to the idea of traveling it from end to end. More recently, however, the ...

The first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and overwhelmed just eight days after setting off from the trail’s southern ...

A new counting method reveals millions more visitors to the iconic route than previously recorded.

What the public knew about Emma Gatewood was already remarkable. She was the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail by herself in one season. She was 67 years old, a mother of 11, a ...

North Carolina has breathtaking spots for backpackers, but if you're just looking for a weekend getaway, we've got five spots that travelers love.

Annapolis Rock, a popular hiking destination in Maryland, will be featured on a new U.S. Postal Service stamp. The stamp is part of a 15-stamp collection celebrating the Appalachian Trail, which spans ...