Tucked within the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Coopers Rock State Forest feels like a special West Virginia secret. Just 13 miles east of Morgantown — the nearest travel hub and home to West ...

Did you catch the Google Doodle for Monday? It features a trail that hikers in the Knoxville area may be familiar with. The Monday Google Doodle featured the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail that runs ...

The Appalachian Trail drew 16.9 million recreation visits in 2025, according to new data released by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy that marks the first time the trail’s visitation has been ...

While thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I walked some five million steps. On the Pacific Crest Trail, six million. On the Continental Divide Trail, just about seven million. But for each, the best ...

Nearly 4,000 people a year attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Scenic Trail. However, only 25% of those who start the journey are lucky enough to finish. Coastal Bend native Lisa Parker hopes to ...

A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It ...