The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on ...

National Appalachian Trail hiker sends distress signal — then saves herself, officials say By Olivia Lloyd June 26, 2025 2:57 PM ...

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Sam Cooper, trail name Pie Top, attempts the half-gallon ice cream challenge at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Mingson Lau - AP ...

GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to ...

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.

National Appalachian Trail hiker sends distress signal — then saves herself, officials say By Olivia Lloyd June 26, 2025 5:57 PM ...

National Appalachian Trail hiker sends distress signal — then saves herself, officials say By Olivia Lloyd June 26, 2025 2:57 PM ...

National Appalachian Trail hiker sends distress signal — then saves herself, officials say By Olivia Lloyd June 26, 2025 5:57 PM ...

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. So far this ...