Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, in the south-east of the United States, the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches for ...

America has the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, crossing 14 states over 2,190 miles. As a result, it's an unforgettable trek to experience.

While you may think of “ Appalachia ” as a region of the southern United States, the full Appalachian Mountains have a massive (not to mention international!) footprint.

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In his new book, The United States of Appalachia: How Southern Mountaineers Brought Independence, Culture, and Enlightenment to America (Shoemaker & Hoard, 2006), Biggers sets out to prove that ...

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

The term pleases me, in part because the Rash clan came to the United States from Wales, and because many Appalachian families in the early and mid-20th century faced economic displacement.

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.

Wildfires have burned more than 100,000 acres across seven states in the southern Appalachian Mountains since late October.

The Appalachian Trail, which runs from Georgia to Maine, passes through all New England states except Rhode Island.

Appalachian Power issued a storm preparedness update on Friday afternoon. The power company said it is monitoring the path of Hurricane Ian.