“What inspired her was a 1949 National Geographic Magazine feature story about the Appalachian Trail, which was brand new at the time,” Montgomery says. “This story painted a very rosy picture of the ...

How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

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.

Hikers will find some of the most challenging stretches of the famed Appalachian Trail within the pristine nature of this ...

A team led by Gianpiero Cavalleri at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin pieced together the new map using the genetics ... the older they are. National Geographic’s Miguel Vilar, lead ...

The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated ... (FEMA did not respond to a request by National Geographic for an interview.) FIRM’s shortfalls date to their creation ...

Explore Romania's new 870-mile trail, winding through stunning citadels, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and picturesque villages. The 870-mile (1,400-km) Via Transilvanica stretches from Bukovina to ...

The trail that is reportedly the busiest in all of the United States is located in a breathtaking national park and may be ...

Kannauj also produces an extraordinary amount of rose water for paan—a popular national snack of tobacco and spices wrapped in betel leaf. But these markets aren’t enough to sustain the town ...

The Trail Provides.” Those who attempt to traverse the 2,190-mile footpath from Georgia to Maine, commonly known as the AT, ...

It's important to remember that at Bryce Canyon National Park, elevations can reach 9,115 feet and Bryce's trails start at the top, which means you'll be returning uphill. You might also like ...