Hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail is a monumental achievement for anyone. Now imagine doing it with 13 kids in tow – it ...

Being prepared for a challenging hike will help you enjoy the journey. If you want to take on the Appalachian Trail, this is ...

But there is no timetable for when the Appalachian Trail will be fully reopened. The conservancy will post notices alerting ...

When my family ran out of water on the Appalachian Trail, we all felt sluggish. No one was hungry or sweating. It took us ...

The Appalachian Trail is an economic lifeline for many small towns like Hot Springs. Recovery post-Helene could not happen ...

Those planning for thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail will want to be prepared to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane ...

Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene left a fatal path of destruction across Southern states, volunteers and federal ...

I love to talk about hiking and backpacking which, for any regular readers of this column, comes as no surprise. When I am ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a multiday or weeklong journey (keep in mind that you ...