Mountains that cover most of the state are part of the Appalachian range, which run south from Canada into Alabama. Sources: National Geographic; vermontvacation.com; ...

Avid hikers and trekkers seeking a rocky challenge should check out an adventurous, difficult trail within Virginia's ...

About 340 million years ago, the Appalachian Mountains were as tall as the Himalayas and spanned across what is today three continents.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail can be done in about 5 million steps. Here's how long the trail is in miles and how many months it would take to hike.

Or maybe the Appalachian Mountains have earned all the legends we’ve ascribed to them—and more—since they’ve been around long enough to witness the development of most life on Earth.

Wild and Furry Animals of the Southern Appalachian Mountains is an illustrated book by renowned artist Lee James Pantas that features his exquisite pen and ink drawings as well as basic scientific ...

Elk have made a comeback in part of the Appalachian mountains and they're attracting tourists during mating season.

The Carolina Mountain Club bought 130 volunteers in November 2024 to help clear debris left by Hurricane Helene along the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River in the town of Hot Springs ...

You can really see that impact of this hot spot up near Canada and then the impact that's having," Isaacman-VanWertz said. "You'll find the air quality where you are at this moment." While central ...

The U.S. Forest Service is making plans to increase timber production on federal lands by 25 percent, including in many parts of our region.

Some recovery work in the North Carolina mountains since Hurricane Helene has happened off the beaten path as volunteers and government crews repair damage on the Appalachian Trail and Mountains ...