which is about halfway through the state’s Appalachian Trail coverage of 282 miles. These photos of other picturesque mountain towns around the country will inspire you to hit the road.

The bald mountain (the Southern Appalachian name for a hilltop without ... to get there you’ll have to take Highway 209 and several state roads that will direct you to Max Patch Road.

Other scenic drives mentioned are the Waterfall Byway, Appalachian Medley Scenic Byway ... the Great Smoky Mountains Scenic ...

Road trips are undoubtedly one of the most exciting ways to explore the United States. Whether traveling through the ...

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute.

One of the best hikes in Shenandoah National Park offers a notorious rock scramble. Pack your sturdy boots and a water bottle ...

“Especially a detour road walk,” Nicols added. More than 430 miles of the Appalachian Trail were closed after Helene blew through the mountains, according to the Appalachian Trail ...