The Appalachian Mountains present a sprawling network of trails ideal for backpacking aficionados. These trails allow an ...

Less than 200 miles into the hike, a plastic piece inside the shoe began cutting into his foot. He knew he needed something else, so, in desperation, he grabbed a pair of waterproof trail runners ...

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through three western states is already challenging. Now the grueling journey may become even tougher this year due to federal cuts.

The stamp features a sunset over Annapolis Rock, a popular hiking spot along the Appalachian Trail in southern Washington County. The Appalachian Trail, also known as the AT, promotes the idea of ...

First and foremost, Shaffer, who was 29 at the time, used the journal as a log to prove that he had completed his historic hike. The Appalachian Trail, which marks its 80th anniversary this summer ...

The next Take a Hike program, “How To Pack Your Pack,” will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in Florence. Julia Sigg, a local 60-plus backpacker who has hiked much of the Appalachian Trail, will ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a multiday or weeklong journey (keep in mind that you ...

Coworkers believe he may be hiking the Appalachian Trail. Bennet was described as a White man with brown hair standing 6 foot and weighing 190 pounds. He has a dragon skeleton tattoo on his back ...