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 ...

If you're embarking on the Appalachian Trail, you've probably seen images of this beautiful area in Virginia that's one of ...

Benton Mackaye is known as the "inventor" of the Appalachian Trail (AT), but it’s important to understand the historical ...

We are 90% funded by individual contributions. That means you create the reader-powered journalism that cuts through the noise, and delivers the trusted information Connecticut cares about. Rounding ...

Confluence Books in Carbondale will take a hike with author Robert Bristow at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. Bristow will retell the ...

North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway features several long hikes that reward endurance with sweeping mountain views, dense ...

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 2025, the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates 100 years of measuring the skills, endurance and heart of thousands of intrepid adventurers. Over 3,000 hikers ...

Author Robert Bristow will talk about his book, “The Real Appalachian Trail BC,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at Confluence ...

Khaberni - Betty Kellenberger, aged 80, has achieved a historical landmark in the field of physical endurance by becoming the ...

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. — In a rugged patch of the Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee, volunteers size up a massive, gnarled tree lying on its side. Its tangled web of roots and dark brown soil, ...