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 ...

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 ...

There's a battle brewing between trail angels and hiker-focused businesses on the Appalachian Trail. Can the two coexist?

It wasn’t that long ago that aspiring thru-hikers had to explain what, exactly, they were doing planning to hike something like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. The kinds of distances ...

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — There's an old saying: the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. That's true for a family from Virginia hiking the Appalachian Trail. For them, it's 32 steps, all ...

Stretching 2,197 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is the most widely known hiking trail in the country. Most Long Islanders with a penchant for the outdoors have ...

Question: My girlfriend and I are thinking of through-hiking the AT. We would like some input on how long and what to be prepared for. Adventure Adviser: No two ways about it: You’ll need to set aside ...

MATT: THERE’S NOTHING LIKE BEING OUT IN THE FRESH AIR AND THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY OFFERS SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT PARTS OF OUR WORLD AND WE’LL BE SHOWING YOU ACTIVITIES YOU ...

EMORY, Va. (WJHL) – Twenty-five Emory & Henry Colleges students have earned college credits while hiking a long portion of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). A release from Emory & Henry states that the ...

If you’re thinking about thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail this year, you might want to think again. The group -- which manages the multi-state trail -- also said it will not distribute hangtags, the ...

From 10,000-mile hikes to the battle over public lands, here are the highlights we'll be thinking about long after the year turns over.

World War II veteran Earl Shaffer was the first person to complete hiking the Appalachian Trail. When Shaffer began his journey at Mount Oglethorpe in Georgia, he intended it as a self-care retreat ...