“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 ...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy ...

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 ...

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

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 ...