Travelers hoping to hike the Appalachian Trail are being asked to stay away from its southern portion, which is still reeling from Helene. Helene was no longer a hurricane by the time it reached the ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the organization that oversees the Appalachian Trail, turns 100 years old in March. About 68 miles of the 2,190-mile trail from Maine to Georgia lie along the ...

McAfee Knob in Virginia is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Ray Meese for Virginia Tech. With warmer temperatures, hikers are already descending on the ...

Over six tumultuous years at the head of the ATC, Sandi Marra contended with Covid-19, a natural gas pipeline, and two Trump ...

The first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and overwhelmed just eight days after setting off from the trail’s southern ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a popular 2,200-mile hiking destination through 14 states, attracting hikers with diverse motivations to experience its natural beauty, historical waypoints, and ...

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on foot, but the deeper you look, the more odd history you’ll find. A public ...

The Garmin Appalachian Trail badge is earned by walking 2,175 miles to mimic the length of the famous hiking route — it’s a ...