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 ...

Submitted photo 2024 Eisenhower graduate Derek Childs will begin hiking the Appalachian Trail on Friday. For Russell native Derek Childs, today will be a day of hard goodbyes as he and his parents, ...

Winding its way from Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail (also known as the AT) spans 2,190 miles through 14 states. About 323 of those miles are found in North Carolina, including 226.6 miles ...

Secret swimming holes, endless miles of hiking trails, and mind-boggling vistas await you in Vermont’s Green Mountains, not ...

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Shenandoah National Park is alerting the public to a missing man whose coworkers believe he may be hiking the Appalachian Trail. The missing man, Michael “Deric” Bennet ...

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ERWIN, Tenn. — Erwin is still dealing with the damage left over from historic flooding after Hurricane Helene. "We...don't do this normally, it is because the Appalachian Trail was washed away ...

Tucson is renowned for its exceptionally dark skies, minimal light pollution, and unique variety of astronomical attractions — making it a paradise for stargazers, researchers, and curious minds alike ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for quick, less-crowded trails, keep an eye out for "quiet walkways" along the park's main roads, noted with simple wooden signs. These paths are ...