Since the massive storm ravaged the Appalachian Mountains in September 2024, hikers have worried the country’s iconic trail ...

People from Georgia to Maine gathered in Roanoke this week to discuss conserving the natural landscape that surrounds the ...

If you only have 1 day to explore Shenandoah National Park, you’ll still be able to get an excellent overview of this ...

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.

The Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will hold the inaugural Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Hiker Kickoff Event from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3 at the Hawk Mountain Education ...

Like many residents of the Upper Kanawha Valley, Chris Inghram and Eric Larch grew up riding off-road vehicles on the property across from Riverside High School.

Federal budget cuts and climate change are jeopardizing the maintenance of iconic hiking trails like the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails. As funds dwindle, trail repairs are stalling, posing ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through ...

Ahead of the busy summer hiking season, funding freezes and mass layoffs also are disrupting repairs on the East Coast’s Appalachian Trail after nearly 500 miles (800 kilometers) were damaged by ...

The newly constructed pedestrian bridge that connects the Appalachian Trail over Virginia 311 in Roanoke County opened Thursday, a project made possible by collaboration between volunteer groups ...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from ...