In 2002, the Witchers hit the trail with their two young kids. That thru-hike continues to shape their lives.

A coalition of hikers and trail advocates have launched Save Our Shelters, a campaign to save to iconic huts along the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Appalachian Trail offers and exciting hike for long-distance trekkers. World War II veteran Earl Shaffer was the first person ...

Dale Sanders said he fell 71 times on the trail, but completed the journey as ‘people are motivated … by my efforts’ ...

Author Earl Swift returns to Duncannon to discuss his new book recounting the 1990 murders of two hikers he befriended on the ...

In American slang, “take a hike” is often used to tell someone to go away. But as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrates its 100th anniversary, the organization is working to reframe the phrase ...

Over 71 falls and nearly 2,200 miles later, Dale “Greybeard” Sanders became the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 365 days. (AP Photo) ...

For Terry Wise, the Appalachian Trail was so special that he made it his home. But now, with Hurricane Helene leaving hundreds of miles of the trail in ruins, the future of his business and the ...

Dale Sanders is a 91-year-old hiker who just became the oldest person ever to complete the Appalachian Trail. Amna Nawaz reports on the achievement of the man known as “Grey Beard.” ...

World War II veteran Earl Shaffer is believed to be the first American to walk the Appalachian Trail in one season, and his diary details the 124-day south-to-north trek. Back in 1948 Shaffer said he ...

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 ...