One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” Located in the Eastern region of the U.S., it is also known as the ...

Spanning a staggering 2,190 miles, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is the longest single-use hiking trail in the world. Covering a grand total of 14 different states, the northernmost tip of ...

Backpacks keep getting lighter, but does that mean you have to go ultralight? In this video, I am taking a deep dive into the ...

Betty Kellenberger overcame numerous obstacles and challenges to become the oldest female to finish hiking the Appalachian ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their trek at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end it on Mount Katahdin in Maine ...

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Local photographer Carly Rae Brunault’s book, “Trail Name Tales,” highlights the nicknames that Appalachian Trail hikers give themselves (and each other). Carly Rae Brunault holds a copy of her book, ...

CARSON CITY, Mich. (WOOD) — A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound ...

"Do you want a beer, Moses?" I asked, as we sat by the campfire on a chilly, Maine evening. He accepted and I handed him a Blue Moon. Moses was taking a rest day on his Appalachian Trail section hike ...

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 ...

In American slang, “take a hike” is often used to tell someone to go away. But as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrates its 100th anniversary, the organization is working to reframe the phrase ...