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

Kellenberger, who spent 41 years teaching middle school in Carson City, Mich., said she’d dreamed of hiking the 14-state ...

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

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old hiker who is known as “Nimblewill Nomad” has become the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail. M.J. Eberhart of Flagg Mountain, Alabama, hiked into 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 ...

Proposed land swap with National Park Service has outdoor enthusiasts thinking about a "travel plaza" for the Appalachian ...

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 ...

GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on its ice cream ...

When my family of four hiked a part of the Appalachian Trail, we packed a lot and came prepared. But on the second day, we ran out of water, and we all became sluggish. When we finally found water, we ...

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 ...

Travelers hoping to hike the Appalachian Trail are being asked to stay away from its southern portion, which is still reeling from Helene. Helene was no longer a hurricane by the time it reached the ...

Returning to our house in West Stockbridge from a Maine visit last month, I drove under the Appalachian Trail footbridge on the Mass Pike. It’s a landmark I have passed hundreds of times, but it ...