The little trail we are hiking in the North Georgia woods belongs to us and the bears. The hardwoods overhead are as diverse as any in the Eastern United States. The ferns, Galax, poison ivy and other ...

Appalachian Trail thru-hikers trudge through 4-5 pairs of boots during their average 165 days on the 2,189-mile, Maine-to-Georgia trail. Pennsylvania’s 229 miles of the trail – or at least the ...

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.” ...

Tucked within the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Coopers Rock State Forest feels like a special West Virginia secret. Just 13 miles east of Morgantown — the nearest travel hub and home to West ...

Not everyone can (or wants to) spend five-plus months thru-hiking. Start with these abridged Appalachian Trail section hikes. Thru-hiking an epic cross-country trail can be the trip of a lifetime. Of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forester and regional planner Benton MacKaye came up with the idea for an Appalachian Mountain trail in the early 1900s. His ...

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 ...

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 ...

Damascus, Virginia's flagship festival celebrates all things Appalachian Trail. Here's what went on at this year's event.