Winding its way from Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail (also known as the AT) spans 2,190 miles through 14 states. About 323 of those miles are found in North Carolina, including 226.6 miles ...

In the world of long-distance hiking, few treks match the allure of the Appalachian Trail ... dirt roads, and off-trail routes, often relying on maps, compasses, and GPS devices to find their ...

Mike Crooks, left, a rafting guide with Wahoo’s Adventures, prepares to ferry Appalachian Trail hikers across the Nolichucky ...