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 ...

Charles Hosch, 67, hiked up Georgia's Blood Mountain on the Appalachian Trail a month ago. Despite massive searches, the Texas lawyer and professor hasn't been seen since.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has announced nearly $500,000 in grants for conservation organizations, including some in ...

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 ...

About 20 percent more people are storing their food in their tent with them than in the recommended bear cans.

Alabama conservationists and state officials are looking to formally extend the famed Appalachian Trail into the state with the burgeoning “AT2AL” movement. Currently, the famed hiking trail extends 2 ...

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 ...

Benton MacKaye proposed the trail in the days after the tragic death of his wife — "an important walker in her own right." Benton MacKaye was a big dreamer. “Sometimes — in fact, most of the time — ...

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 ...

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 ...

Explore the Appalachian Mountains from a stunning aerial perspective. This drone footage captures the famous mountain range of the Eastern United States, the Appalachian Mountains’ lush, green hills, ...