The Appalachian Trail Boardwalk in New Jersey offers an easy, breathtaking walk through wetlands and wildlife that feels ...

When do you want to retire?”  The answer to that question has become the subject of regular conversations around our house as ...

Georgia’s hidden towns offer quiet escapes surrounded by nature, with scenic trails, peaceful rivers, and cozy spots to recharge away from the crowds.

Harpers Ferry sits at the magical meeting point of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, offering a perfect blend of history, nature, and small-town charm that won’t drain your bank account. This West ...

The sound of the train whistle echoing through the mountains, the gentle sway of the cars, the spectacular views unfolding around every bend – these sensory experiences combine to create memories that ...

In American slang, “take a hike” is often used to tell someone to go away. But as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrates its 100th anniversary, the organization is working to reframe the phrase ...

In 2019, a hiker was killed along the Appalachian Trail in Southwest Virginia. A second victim barely escaped. Why isn’t ...

A photographer spends 15 years documenting an Appalachian family and the constant pressure of poverty in their lives.

CARSON CITY, Mich. (WOOD) — A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound ...

The Northeast Wilderness Trust has acquired more than 2,000 acres of land along the Appalachian Trail north of Lebanon called the Spruce Ridge Wilderness Preserve. Logging will not be allowed on this ...

We put all kinds of limitations on ourselves,” said Betty Kellenberger. “Sometimes the biggest one is we don’t get up and try ...

The summit sign on Maine's Mount Katahdin seen at sunrise. Katahdin is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. (Getty Images/Chris Bennett) The Appalachian Trail is one of the ultimate ...