Tucked into the quiet folds of Southwest Virginia, far from the hum of the interstates, Independence is a small but spirited ...

Backpackers love to rest and refuel in town. Trail town residents give their advice for making the most of your stay.

The Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute offers wilderness safety training, including First Aid and Responder certification, ...

Roaring Fork Valley’s Shayla Paradeis, known on the trail as “Kiddo,” has earned her place among long-distance hiking’s most ...

A group of West Point cadets studying civil engineering and the conservation nonprofit Open Space Institute wanted the bridge ...

The Trail Provides.” Those who attempt to traverse the 2,190-mile footpath from Georgia to Maine, commonly known as the AT, ...

From downtown Harrisburg you can get to the Appalachian Trail within 20 minutes, maybe less. The 2,190-mile trail is the longest hiking-only path in the world. You may not regard Harrisburg as ...

The best running shoes for beginners help you find your rhythm and ... The Topo Athletic MT-5 is designed specifically for new trail runners. It earned a 2024 Runner’s World Shoe Award for ...