“But choose that little with care.” Shaffer was a World War II veteran, who, in 1948, became the first person to walk the entire Appalachian Trail. He was so picky about gear that he ditched ...

Thankfully, volunteers and officials from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy have found a solution: a ferry. Instead of hiking ...

The Appalachian Trail is also full of mysteries and legends. Since it's such a big trail, a lot of people hike it in sections ...

This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Helene took out a bridge over the ...

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

Over the past few years, the Appalachian Trail has experienced ... Helene continues to impact portions of the trail today, ...

Coworkers said they thought he may have been hiking the Appalachian Trail. The park service, however, does not believe he is inside the park at this time — though the agency did not say where he ...

already packing and letting his hair grow a little. Although he loves his job, the time is finally right to hike the Appalachian Trail, he said.

Floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Helene took out a bridge over the Nolichucky River, severing two sections of the Appalachian Trail near Erwin, Tennessee. Crossing the river required a 3 ...