The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail alone is enough to frighten off prospective hikers – it’s the equivalent of ...

“But choose that little with care.” Shaffer was a World War II veteran, who, in 1948, became the first person to walk the entire Appalachian Trail. He was so picky about gear that he ditched ...

For Russell native Derek Childs, today will be a day of hard goodbyes as he and his parents, Larry and Christina Childs, ...

Thankfully, volunteers and officials from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy have found a solution: a ferry. Instead of hiking ...

Hikers on the Appalachian Trail use phones and tablets to share the experience with the world, but technology is presenting ...

“Especially a detour road walk,” Nicols added. More than 430 miles of the Appalachian Trail were closed after Helene blew through the mountains, according to the Appalachian Trail ...

Town and Trailfest returns to Hot Springs with new organizers and a new name. It is the second-largest Appalachian Trail festival in the country.

“It’s a very, very dicey walk,” said Terry Wise, who owns Uncle Johnny’s Nolichucky Hostel, located next to the Nolichucky. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has worked alongside the ...

Just really awesome, and so much better than a road walk.” “Especially a detour road walk,” Nicols added. More than 430 miles ...