The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on foot, but the deeper you look, the more odd history you’ll find. A public ...

Shenandoah National Park has closed nearly 10 miles of Skyline Drive and parts of the Appalachian Trail due to wildfires in the area. Skyline Drive from Thornton Gap (mile 31.5) to Mathews Arm (mile ...

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

For Terry Wise, the Appalachian Trail was so special that he made it his home. But now, with Hurricane Helene leaving hundreds of miles of the trail in ruins, the future of his business and the ...

A wildfire in Shenandoah National Park that closed down parts of Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail is now mostly contained.

A dense green forest surrounds the thin corridors of dark brown earth that make up the Appalachian Trail system. The trees rise like cathedrals, their branches interlaced in a vaulted canopy that ...

The Appalachian Trail drew 16.9 million recreation visits in 2025, according to new data released by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy that marks the first time the trail’s visitation has been ...

Memphis-based hiker Dale Sanders is planning to hike the Appalachian Trail starting this September. Sanders, 90, is looking to take back his previous record as the oldest person to hike the entire ...

A wildfire in Shenandoah National Park that closed down parts of Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail is now mostly contained.