Less than 200 miles into the hike, a plastic piece inside the shoe began cutting into his foot. He knew he needed something else, so, in desperation, he grabbed a pair of waterproof trail runners ...

First and foremost, Shaffer, who was 29 at the time, used the journal as a log to prove that he had completed his historic hike. The Appalachian Trail, which marks its 80th anniversary this summer ...

One of the best hikes in Shenandoah National Park offers a notorious rock scramble. Pack your sturdy boots and a water bottle ...

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 ...

roughly 3,000 people set out to thru-hike the AT in a typical year. However, the dip in registration could indicate a ...

Skip the crowds of the Appalachian Trail and explore the scenic Bartram Trail in Georgia. From mountain views to peaceful waterfalls, this hidden gem offers a quieter, equally stunning hiking ...

The Harrisonburg Appalachian Trail Community is holding a film screening to celebrate 100 years of the Appalachian Trail ...