Once upon a time deciding to make a thru-hike of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail might have meant getting away from it ...

Please try again. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any ...

In addition to Smarts Mountain, the Appalachian Trail covers most of the Presidential Range, offering more miles above ...

When you decide to hike the daunting Appalachian Trail, the best time of year to start and end your hike depends on what ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their ...

From timber rattlesnakes to garter snakes, discover which snakes live along the Appalachian Trail—and how to stay safe during ...

The Pine Tree State is one of America's most rugged destinations, and these spots are your best bet for seeing animals in the ...

Midway up the Appalachian Trail, a little country store in Gardners, Pennsylvania, invites hikers to take on an additional challenge: eating a half-gallon of ice cream in one sitting ...

" AMC's High Mountain Huts offer a kind of joy you can't find anywhere else," said Nicole Zussman, President and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club. "Picture yourself hiking through awe ...

AMC members receive up to 20% off lodging. About the Appalachian Mountain Club Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation's oldest conservation and recreation organization.

Tim Keiderling went missing alongside his daughter Esther after setting out to hike Maine’s Mount Katahdin on Sunday.