The Nemo Tensor Elite is the lightest pad available. I used it for 2,200 miles while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail ...

Thru-hiker surveys from the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail illuminate the latest trends in long-distance ...

If you want to see the best attractions in Virginia, there's a whole lot of ground to cover. The state is deceptively large; driving from one side to the other could be a roughly 300-mile journey. No ...

Hot Springs NC is known for its quaint walkable downtown, miles of adventurous wilderness, and natural springs that make for ...

We didn’t eat like this,” my cousin Patrick jokes, cutting his steak at a homecoming dinner with family to celebrate his ...

had emergency gear and had winter hiking experience. But they didn't expect they would lose the trail. McKee and LeLacheur had received training on hikes from the Appalachian Mountain Club's chapter ...

Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, far from any coastline, sits a seafood lover’s paradise that would make ...

To date, the US Forest Service has surveyed and cleared nearly 240 miles of roads (nearly 76% of roads) across the ...

An area treasure is being recognized by the United States Postal Service. In January, the postal service announced it will be releasing 15 Appalachian Trail stamps in honor of the nearly 2,200 miles ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a multiday or weeklong journey (keep in mind that you ...