Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” ...

Rounding out our summer re-run series, here’s a column from 2023 about a most determined hiker! Five years ago now, Diana Jackson was walking 2,192 miles. The Darien native is one of over 3,300 people ...

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 ...

Thru-hiking the 2,200-mile long Appalachian Trail is a dream of many trail fans. But the half-year journey isn't free. In ...

ENTERPRISE Rick Bombaci owns a computer business, but he left his techno-toys at home when he spent six months last year on the Appalachian Trail. Bombaci traveled light. He took no lap-top, cell ...

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 ...

Need a new hiking spot in Georgia? A recent study has released the best day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in every state, including Georgia. For those seeking a peaceful escape on the Appalachian ...

CARBONDALE — A program on “Hiking the Appalachian Trail before Cell Phones” is postponed to Feb. 1, according to Sarah Heyer of Confluence Books. The program was originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan.

Welcome to Marion, otherwise known as "America’s Coolest Hometown." ...

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 ...

Although Burr and Burton Academy (BBA) faculty member Chris Nolan retired last year, his role as a teacher, coach, and mentor has continued to flourish.

A Harrisonburg man has released a book on the Appalachian Trail sharing his encounters with nudists, wild ponies and ...