For a more summit-focused hike, head south on the Big Pinnacle Trail to two of Virginia’s highest peaks: Big Pinnacle and ...

Hikers will find some of the most challenging stretches of the famed Appalachian Trail within the pristine nature of this ...

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

Sitting pretty in a secluded little corner of Ellijay, this modern treehouse is the ultimate destination for nature lovers.

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 ...

This year’s northbound Appalachian Trail thru-hikers came from across the U.S. and beyond and toted slightly lighter packs than last year, according to figures the Appalachian Trail Conservancy shared ...

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.

The U.S. Postal Service will unveil a new Appalachian Trail Forever Stamp on Friday, April 25. According to a community announcement, the dedication will take place at 11 a.m. at Washington ...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from ...

There are still three sections of the Appalachian Trail that remain closed. More than 3 million people visit the Appalachian Trail each year, and more than 3,000 attempt to hike the entire trail.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the organization that oversees the Appalachian Trail, turns 100 years old in March. About 68 miles of the 2,190-mile trail from Maine to Georgia lie along ...

More than 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail are now open, along with a significant portion of the district’s roads. The U.S. Forest Service has reopened more trails and roads throughout ...