The Cranberry Wilderness, just a short drive from Marlinton, provides some of the most remote and pristine hiking in the ...

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, ...

When you’re with that special someone, it can make you feel like you’re on top of the world. How fitting, then, would it be ...

When driving the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, we highly recommend stopping along the way. Our author especially likes one ...

If you’re a seasoned hiker, you’ve likely visited, or at least heard of, all the best hiking trails across the U.S.

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 ...

Five people standing on the ledge at McAfee Knob viewpoint with mountains and valleys in background - Brandy Jo Hastings / Static Media Spanning about 2,180 miles, the Appalachian Trail boasts some of ...

Earlier this year, Bill Chisholm spent several agonizing months finalizing his $6.1 billion bid to purchase the Celtics. If he was unable to raise the necessary funds by year’s end, the dream of ...

ASHEVILLE – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy announced $489,000 in grants Dec. 11 to strengthen conservation connectivity and safeguard the Appalachian Trail landscape through the Wild East Action ...

DALLAS, Texas — Search teams are launching a major push before Christmas to find Dallas attorney Charles Hosch, who disappeared one month ago while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. Hosch made ...

McAfee Knob. Old Rag Mountain. Mount Rogers. What do all of these hikes have in common? They offer spectacular, world-class views, but they also happen to be among the state's most challenging hikes.