Appalachian Trail survey highlights do’s and don’ts of the hike
The ATC's annual long-distance hiker survey shows hikers like their alone time, and some could learn a lesson about proper etiquette.
Appalachian Outdoor
Appalachian Trail thru-hiking at 75: Pioneer Earl Shaffer had deep York County roots
Two York High faculty members, five students and at least one alumnus gathered around Earl Shaffer’s bed in April 2002. They had traveled to the Lebanon Veterans Administration Hospital to induct this ...
Near The Tennessee Border Lies An Affordable Virginia Town With A Scenic Pass Into The Appalachians
Appalachia is packed with natural beauty. Fans of the outdoors can embrace hiking trails, waterways, and stunning views in ...
Ohio's 'Appalachian Gateway' Brims With Country Eateries And Outdoor Recreation
There's no shortage of outdoor adventures in Ohio, and you'll find many of them in Ohio's Appalachian Country. Covering 32 counties in the state, Ohio's section of the Appalachian Region extends from ...
Public invited to Dec. 10 Moosehead Outdoor Summit
GREENVILLE – The Northern Forest Center, Appalachian Mountain Club and other local recreation providers invite the public to the second Moosehead Outdoor Summit on Wednesday Dec. 10 from 5-7 p.
Old-Fashioned Appalachian Christmas to celebrate local youth musicians
MOUNTAIN CITY — The spirit of the season will come alive on Tuesday, Dec. 9, as Johnson County JAM presents “An Old-Fashioned, Appalachian Christmas” at the First Christian Life Center
Iditarod racer shares insights into mushing from decades of dogsledding
When Karen Land was a young adult hiking the Appalachian Trail, a librarian recommended a book that inspired her to shift the course of her life completely.
Appalachian Trail survey highlights do’s and don’ts of the hike
The ATC's annual long-distance hiker survey shows hikers like their alone time, and some could learn a lesson about proper etiquette.
Appalachian Ingenuity: Kitchen Sink soup to make after Thanksgiving
There’s nothing like a homemade broth to cure whatever ails you, and it doubles as a boost to any soup you may make ...
Everything You Need To Know About Hiking The Appalachian Trail
One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” Located in the Eastern region of the U.S., it is also known as the ...
Outdoor recreation pays off in Massachusetts
PITTSFIELD — It's natural beauty and open spaces make Berkshire County a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. It's made outdoor recreation an economic driver not only for the Berkshires, but for the state ...
A long walk for reflection and joy
“It was a little bit of a walk,” Seydel with a laugh. “My mantra was ‘slow, steady and safe.’” The “official” length of the ...
Family says formal search efforts for 67-year-old law professor, attorney in last seen in Appalachian Trail area
The family of a missing law professor and attorney said the formal search and rescue efforts have come to a halt nearly two weeks after his disappearance along the Appalachian Trail. According to the ...
A Look Back at Hiking the Appalachian Trail Alone as a Black Woman
Rahawa Haile set out on the AT during one of the most tumultuous periods in our political history. The story she wrote about it for Outside in 2017 hit a nerve, and encouraged many others to get out on the trail. We followed up with her to find out what scared her the most, the one piece of gear she couldn’t live without, and why thru-hiking is always worth it in the end.
Search for Missing Texas Attorney Suspended After Two Weeks Near Appalachian Trail in Georgia
Charles Hosch, co-founder of a Dallas cybersecurity boutique and an adjunct professor in the SMU Dedman School of Law, was reported missing Nov. 11.
This outdoor haven is overshadowed by the Smokies. Can it stay a hidden gem?
A look at the under-the-radar Big South Fork recreation region, an Appalachian region drawing more outdoor visitors and some new residents.
Volunteers repair damaged parts of Appalachian Trail by hand almost a year after Helene
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (AP) — In a rugged patch of the Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee, volunteers size up a massive, gnarled tree lying on its side. Its tangled web of roots and dark brown soil, ...
Voices from the Trail: Appalachian Folklore & Myth
A dense green forest surrounds the thin corridors of dark brown earth that make up the Appalachian Trail system. The trees ...
There's a hiking trail in New Jersey named after legendary Led Zeppelin song worth trekking
When I was deep in the depths of postpartum depression, I wasn't sure what to do with myself on the long days home. My ...
This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Michigan-Would You Try It?
Unlike the Southwest or some of the Appalachian states, Michigan does not have many hikeable canyons or gorges that are ...