A new counting method reveals millions more visitors to the iconic route than previously recorded.

New data reveals the iconic hiking trail spanning 14 states and nearly 2,200 miles welcomed record numbers, with Pennsylvania ...

A Harrisonburg man has released a book on the Appalachian Trail sharing his encounters with nudists, wild ponies and ...

For the first time in its more than 100-year history, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail has entered the National Park ...

Pennsylvania’s stretch of the Appalachian Trail had more than 2.7 million visitors last year, according to numbers from the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Ninth Mason-Dixon Appalachian Trail Outdoor Festival is set for Saturday, June 14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 ...

First responders jumped into action to rescue an injured hiker along the Appalachian Trail after being stranded alone for ...

McAfee Knob in Virginia is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Ray Meese for Virginia Tech. With warmer temperatures, hikers are already descending on the ...

A good portion of the Appalachian Trail passes through Virginia, and these five towns have leaned into making the route more ...

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on foot, but the deeper you look, the more odd history you’ll find. A public ...

GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on its ice cream ...