Serving as a professor at the Klein College of Science and the director of the Botanical Gardens at UNC Charlotte, Dr. Jeff ...

A symbol of the fight for public access to the hills, the country’s first long-distance footpath paved the way for many more ...

Walnutport Postmaster Kate Hutter and her children frequently hike on the nearby Appalachian Trail to take in scenery, observe wildlife and get fresh air. So when the United States Postal Service ...

The relay hike will follow Boone Trace, the first overland migration route into Kentucky and the Midwest, retracing the path ...

Hikers on the Appalachian Trail use phones and tablets to share the experience with the world, but technology is presenting ...

The National Park Service (NPS) is facing significant challenges due to recent budget cuts and workforce reductions.

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Time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these scenic, fun bike paths—one in each state. Bicycling is as popular as ever, ...

A Colorado thru-hiker has established a new long-distance trail that traverses the northern part of Colorado for almost 500 ...

Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson is that rare gem where nature shows off without the crowds to spoil the view.

First things first: there are wild ponies. Not “we saw them from a distance through binoculars” ponies, but “oh my goodness ...

“Staff will need to return in the future to regrade areas along the Roanoke River Greenway and Tinker Creek Greenway, and to repair several sections of fencing that were washed away.” Higher ...