Man Gets Sick While Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Stuck in a Remote Area, Authorities Rescue Him 8 Hours Later
The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency said that dispatchers received a call at about 10:39 a.m. local time on ...
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Snow turns Carver's Gap trail into a mystic winter wonderland for hikers
If you take Highway 261 up to Carvers Gap after a night of snow, you'll discover a forest that has transformed into a magical winter wonderland.
Appalachian Animal Adventures: Most Romantic Animals
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GHENT, WV – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and because of that I spent time with 59News Weekend Anchor Phelicity ...
Video: Hiker rescued after suddenly falling ill on Appalachian Trail
A 46-year-old man was hiking north along the Appalachian Trail near Hawk Mountain, according to officials. While traveling, ...
Pine Creek Rail Trail named Pennsylvania Trail of the Year 2026
The 62-mile scenic route through Lycoming and Tioga counties attracts more than 44,000 visitors annually and generates over ...
You Can Hike in Two States in One Day on This Maryland Trail
Hike a portion of one of the country's most iconic trails and you'll experience two states in one day.
McAfee Knob trailhead awarded $6.3M for parking, transit access improvements
One of the most photographed locations on the Appalachian Trail was awarded $6.3 million in federal funding to support ...
Nestled in West Virginia's Appalachian Mountains is a scenic forest full of hiking trails
The Appalachian Mountains are famously picturesque and this West Virginia forest is a prime example. Here's where to go for a ...
Outdoor rental service earns $10K VCEDA grant
RICHLANDS, Va. — Appalachian Adventures & Outfitters Inc. recently opened its rental business in Richlands, near the entrance to Spearhead Trails’ Jawbone Trail. The company recently received a ...
Outdoor Recreation Deserves a Place in Government. Here’s Why.
Luis Benitez knows the outdoor industry better than almost anyone. He’s held leadership positions with Vail Resorts, Outward Bound, and VF Corporation, taught outdoor recreation economy at the ...
Successful helicopter rescue of a hiker on the Appalachian Trail
A 46-year-old hiker was traveling on the Appalachian Trail when he suddenly became ill and was unable to walk. Multiple ...
Ice Age erosion may explain Appalachians' smoother northern peaks
Hike north on the Appalachian Trail and the scenery slowly transforms. Rugged, steep ridgelines in Tennessee and Virginia soften into the broad summits and smooth peaks of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. According to new research from William & Mary Assistant Professor of Geology Joanmarie Del Vecchio, this contrast speaks to an ancient past.
Man gets sick while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Stuck in a remote area, authorities rescue him 8 hours later
The 46-year-old man, who became ill during a hike, was hoisted up to a rescue helicopter ...
Sick hiker rescued by air from Appalachian Trail in Georgia
A 46-year-old man became too ill to walk while hiking north on the Appalachian Trail near Hawk Mountain.
74-year-old veteran to hike Appalachian Trail in honor of late wife
John "Papa" Welch has been preparing for close to one year to hike the Appalachian Trail in honor of his late wife and raising money for The Wounded Warrior Project.
Hiker airlifted after 8-hour rescue on Appalachian Trail
Crews spent over eight hours performing a manual carry-out and aerial long-line extraction in challenging terrain.
Georgia emergency crews rescue sick hiker trapped on remote part of Appalachian Trial
Crews say the helicopter rescue of a hiker who became sick while hiking a remote section of the Appalachian Trial was a ...
Hiker airlifted after 8-hour rescue on Appalachian Trail
Crews spent over eight hours performing a manual carry-out and aerial long-line extraction in challenging terrain.
Andy Layne Trail rerouted after surprise tree clearing
Trail entrance now half a mile south of original location ...
Andy Layne Trail rerouted after surprise tree clearing
Trail entrance now half a mile south of original location ...