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.

If you love historic locales and beautiful natural scenery, this small Appalachian town deserves a spot on your list of ...

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 ...

“Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail” also features eight maps of the existing AT and its ... the AT north and west into the Jefferson National Forest, which was protected from development.

Vermont is probably more well-known for its beer and ice cream than its waterfalls, but just because they aren’t famous doesn’t mean they aren’t beautiful. We’ve explored dozens of Vermont ...

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail offers miles and miles of adventure through the northeastern United States and part of Canada.

In 2000 a group of paddlers from New England established this long stretch of waterways as the NFCT and began to formally map it ... Canoe Trail. Her last piece for National Geographic was ...

the path to Mount Washington is the oldest continuously maintained trail. Although the climb to the top is a strenuous trek, hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the Appalachian Mountains ...

Conservationists from Georgia to Maine spent this week strategizing in Roanoke about how to preserve the natural environment that gives the Appalachian Trail its world-renowned outdoor appeal.

The Lynn Camp Prong and Appalachian Trail Loop located in the picturesque state of North Carolina, offers an Moderate and enjoyable outdoor experience for cyclists of all skill levels. This ...

This begs the question: Is the Great Plains Trail—a path 10 miles longer than Appalachian National ... We can help. National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated maps highlight the best places ...

The Appalachian Trail unwinds in North Carolina along 96 mountainous miles that partially follow the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the North Carolina ...