One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” Located in the Eastern region of the U.S., it is also known as the ...

Question: My girlfriend and I are thinking of through-hiking the AT. We would like some input on how long and what to be prepared for. Adventure Adviser: No two ways about it: You’ll need to set aside ...

With recent news about a violent attack made against hikers on the Appalachian Trail, some may be worried about approaching the famous hiking paths. But between two and three million visitors are ...

The ATC's annual long-distance hiker survey shows hikers like their alone time, and some could learn a lesson about proper ...

As people continue to be stuck in their homes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more hikers have been getting out on trails to get some exercise and enjoy nature. But as closures continued to ...

Brian Garner started a new job the very day I first emailed him. Garner, a 19-year-old thru-hiker, was training to spend his first season cooking and cleaning in the iconic alpine huts of New ...

CARSON CITY, Mich. (WOOD) — A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound ...

World War II veteran Earl Shaffer was the first person to complete hiking the Appalachian Trail. When Shaffer began his journey at Mount Oglethorpe in Georgia, he intended it as a self-care retreat ...