Practicing mindful walking, individually or in a group, is the foundation of “Hiking Zen,” a guide to practicing mindfulness ...

You don't need to be in peak form to start a long trail—but there are some caveats.

Nestled in the heart of Pocahontas County, Marlinton sits like a hidden jewel among the rolling Appalachian Mountains, ...

Filmmaker and producer Matt Podolsky shares his journey of discovery and illness hiking through Connecticut's scenic slice of the Appalachian Trail.

National Geographic spotlighted Hot Springs, Marshall and other WNC towns in a January story, saying they're "excited to ...

Discover the most dog-friendly national parks in the U.S., plus tips on hiking, rules for leashed pets, and how to explore ...

In September, Garmire blazed through the Appalachian Trail in just over 45 days, shaving 4 hours off one of the trail's eight-year-old self-supported record. He breaks down the gear he carried to do ...

Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is one of America’s most iconic long-distance hikes. Yet for ...

Most of the year, it's too hot and humid to be outside, let alone go hiking. But there are a a few precious months where ...

A Cogan Station man recalls the highlights and lessons of his 2,198-mile, 210 day journey hiking the entire Appalachian Trail ...

A hint of blue skies are visible on the Horizon Trail during a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at the Wildlands Conservancy’s new 187-acre Black River Sanctuary preserve on ...

CARBONDALE — Author Robert Bristow will talk about his book, “The Real Appalachian Trail BC,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at Confluence Books. While weaving the history of the trail, Bristow’s book ...