On top of a mountain in Virginia along the Appalachian Trail, a shelter logbook contains some of hikers' deepest, darkest ...

Between investments in proper equipment, food, and occasional lodging/camping fees, a reasonable budget to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail is between $5,000 and $7,000, or about $1,000 per month.

How much does the knife weigh? How much do those winter pants weigh? How much does the protein bar weigh? How much does the book weigh? How much does the plastic bag weigh?  Can I ca ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is celebrating its centennial and sharing a rallying call to protect the last remaining ...

Dave Freeman will embark on the 2,200-mile thru-hike, sponsored by Warrior Expeditions, a charitable organization that ...

There are still three sections of the Appalachian Trail that remain closed. More than 3 million people visit the Appalachian Trail each year, and more than 3,000 attempt to hike the entire trail.

With our shared love for winter camping and extensive cold-weather ... Wilderness is already the most remote section of the Appalachian Trail and in winter, it’s virtually abandoned.

MARS HILL, N.C. — Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can once again explore more of the Appalachian Trail and surrounding ... The Harmon Den Campground in Haywood County will reopen in May during ...

A wilderness area in western Schuylkill County is immortalized in a USPS Forever Stamp honoring the 100th anniversary of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, which manages the 2,200-mile trail ...