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 ...

This picturesque waterfall, located in Cherokee, North Carolina, is a stunning cascade at the end of a short trail that's ...

Over the past six years, thousands of hikers have snapped photos of plants and animals on the Appalachian Trail. They’ve uploaded those photos to an app called iNaturalist, which records their ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the organization that oversees the Appalachian Trail, turns 100 years old in March. About 68 miles of the 2,190-mile trail from Maine to Georgia lie along the ...

Ever thought about hiking the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world? It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail ...

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WATE) — A portion of the Appalachian Trail is closed as crews fight a blaze that broke out Thursday in North Carolina and spread into Cocke County, Tennessee. The trail is closed ...

Looking for a new walking trail? New Hampshire is home to one of the best trails to explore in the world, according to a new listing from AllTrails. The digital hiking guide recently released a list ...

As America has transformed, so too has its celebrated footpath. Less than half the A.T. remains where it was originally laid. July 27 at 7:00 a.m. MCAFEE KNOB, Va. — The morning fog had just begun to ...

I wanted to start this off with a Tolkien quote from "Lord of the Rings" about stepping onto a road and being swept away if you’re not careful. I’ve always liked the quote, it fits my romantic ...

Benton MacKaye, an avid forester and conservationist turned planner, submitted his article to speak to a wide audience of architects and planners throughout the Eastern Coast of the United States, ...