Waynesboro is gearing up for its third annual Hiker Fest that will be held June 6-7. The two-day celebration spotlights the ...

A heavily eroded half-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail has been on the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club's project list for at least six years.

When a group of Fayette County, West Virginia residents and business operators sought help starting a community conversation ...

For those drawn to smaller treasures, Quigley’s Rare Books & Antiques offers literary finds alongside display-worthy curiosities – first editions sharing space with scientific instruments, vintage ...

DAMASCUS, Va. — Thru-hikers, vendors, musicians and trail enthusiasts all gathered in Damascus Friday for the 38th Appalachian Trail Days Festival. The event is set to bring in an estimated ...

Need a new hiking spot in Georgia? A recent study has released the best day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in every state, including Georgia. For those seeking a peaceful escape on the Appalachian ...

Conservationists from Georgia to Maine spent this week strategizing in Roanoke about how to preserve the natural environment that gives the Appalachian Trail its world-renowned outdoor appeal.

Novelist Ernest Ingersoll, quoted in “On Trails” I’ve been thinking a lot about the story in the news of a woman who got lost while hiking the Appalachian Trail. She died after 26 days ...

In 2025, the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates 100 years of measuring the skills, endurance and heart of thousands of intrepid adventurers. Over 3,000 ...