Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try So far this year, about 50 thru-hikers have finished the challenge.

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.

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 ...

Waynesboro is gearing up for its third annual Hiker Fest that will be held June 6-7. The two-day celebration spotlights the city’s connection to the Appalachian Trail and welcomes thru-hikers, outdoor ...

The annual Appalachian Trail Days Festival is coming up Friday-Sunday in Damascus.

A report has released the best trails in each state, along the 2,197 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Here is where to hop on the trail in Georgia.

Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia Harpers Ferry has attracted over 488,000 visitors to a picturesque town of just 342 residents and crucial stop for the Appalachian Trail. From an 1800s transportation hub ...

People from Georgia to Maine gathered in Roanoke this week to discuss conserving the natural landscape that surrounds the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

If you only have 1 day to explore Shenandoah National Park, you’ll still be able to get an excellent overview of this beautiful park. Located in the Appalachian Mountains about 90 miles west of ...

The U.S. Postal Service will unveil a new Appalachian Trail Forever Stamp on Friday, April 25. According to a community announcement, the dedication will take place at 11 a.m. at Washington ...

Following cuts by the Trump administration, plans to clear downed trees and rebuild storm-battered stretches in 2025 have been scrapped.

Officials are searching for a missing man who they say is believed to be hiking the Appalachian Trail, 101 miles of which meanders through Shenandoah National Park.