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

The trail will follow the South Fork River from Jacob Fork Park in Catawba County to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Gaston ...

This hidden gem in the High Country serves up cool temps, charming shops, and easy access to unforgettable outdoor fun.

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

Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina is exactly that kind of revelation – a sprawling 5,000-acre sanctuary where solitude isn’t just possible, it’s practically guaranteed.

The trail would designate new land for hiking, paddling and cycling through Catawba, Lincoln and Gaston counties ...

The 311 Flea Market has cultivated its well-deserved status as one of North Carolina’s ultimate bargain-hunting destinations, ...

There’s a certain magic to stepping outside before sunrise, lacing up your boots, and disappearing into a trail shrouded in mist. The world feels quieter, ... Read more The post Best U.S. Trails to ...

Mike Rayder, who formerly lived in Connecticut, is the author of “Altered On the Appalachian Trail.” He is now retired, living in the mountains of Western North Carolina with his wife Donna ...

A heavily eroded half-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail has been on the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club's project list for at least six years.