ALBANY TWP., Pa. - Halfway down Hawk Mountain, the birds chirp and the bees buzz, and a shelter sits in shade, awaiting its next weary hiker on a long trek along the Appalachian Trail. "This is about ...

This park may be known for its unique fairy stones, but it's also a great place to explore with hiking, camping, fishing, and ...

Tucked away in western North Carolina's mountain region is a tranquil, craft‑filled hamlet surrounded by waterfalls, forest ...

This not-so-secret Smoky Mountain gem was named the best small town in Tennessee. World Atlas dubbed Townsend as the best ...

The Appalachian Trail is one of the most epic hikes in the United States. This iconic 2,190-mile hike, which spans across 14 ...

Tennessee is glowing brighter than ever this holiday season as warm spirits, dazzling displays and millions of twinkling ...

A look at the under-the-radar Big South Fork recreation region, an Appalachian region drawing more outdoor visitors and some ...

There’s something magical about a place where the Appalachian Mountains cradle a vibrant city like a precious gem in a velvet box—Johnson City, Tennessee is that rare jewel that somehow manages to be ...

Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing nearly 2,200 miles, across 14 states, in a single ...

Charles Hosch, 67, has been missing since Nov. 11, officials said. A Dallas attorney described by his daughter as an "Eagle Scout in every sense of the word" has been missing for nearly a week after ...

Visitors have questions about the country’s most-visited national park amid the government shutdown. Here’s what’s open and ...

The day Betty Kellenberger hit a patch of freezing rain on Mount Madison, quitting crossed her mind. She was hungry, cold and sore. “You’re 80 years old,” she told herself in a pep talk atop a ...