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, ...

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 ...

After Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread damage across the Appalachian Trail and other popular wilderness areas, Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards quickly mobilized expert trail crews to ...

Nearly eight months after Hurricane Helene, the 700-resident town of Damascus, Va., is ready for over 25,000 people to descend for the annual Appalachian Trail Days Festival on May 16-18.

Tom Boggioni is a writer, born, raised and living in San Diego — where he attended San Diego State University. Prior to writing for Raw Story, he wrote for FireDogLake, blogged as TBogg, and ...