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.

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.

Maryland's second largest state forest is a lush, gorgeous area that's perfect for camping year-round, including primitive sites and developed campgrounds.

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

Pennsylvania is filled with unexpected treasures, but few satisfy both body and soul like the perfect gyro from an unassuming restaurant in Duncannon – a meal worth the journey, no matter where your ...

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 ...

If the ATC were seeking to protect the Appalachian Trail now, it’s clear that funding would not be forthcoming. If it can’t ...

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.

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. board member Dale Nowlin is on the final stretch of his fundraising trek this summer, hiking the Appalachian Trail to benefit the Bartholomew Consolidated School ...

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Sam Cooper, trail name Pie Top, attempts the half-gallon ice cream challenge at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.