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.

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 ...