Once upon a time deciding to make a thru-hike of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail might have meant getting away from it ...

The Appalachian Trail, one of the most iconic hiking trails in the world that passes right through our backyard, celebrates 100 years.

You don’t have to hike 12 miles over a High Sierra mountain pass to be a trail angel — but we did, and it was magical.

What is "trail magic"? You might hear hikers talk about it, especially on long hikes like the Appalachian Trail. Learn more ...

Mitch Meier has completed over 1200 miles of the Appalachian Trail. His journey began in April and will conclude when he reached Mount Katahdin in Maine.

Patagonia with no planning fatigue, national parks without crowds, and a Greek island you can explore by foot.

The Mountain Club of Maryland, with more than 1,000 members, is hosting over 230 miles worth of hikes throughout July.

The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new Catholic priests in a joyful Mass at its cathedral. It's the second-largest class of new priests in the diocese's 50-year history.

French Creek State Park isn’t just another patch of trees off the highway. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to delete your Netflix account and become one with nature. The park sits where the ...

Florida’s landscape usually brings to mind endless beaches, swampy Everglades, and flat horizons stretching as far as the eye can see – but tucked away in Gainesville sits a geological anomaly so ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their ...

Midway up the Appalachian Trail, a little country store in Gardners, Pennsylvania, invites hikers to take on an additional challenge: eating a half-gallon of ice cream in one sitting.