One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” Located in the Eastern region of the U.S., it is also known as the ...

"Do you want a beer, Moses?" I asked, as we sat by the campfire on a chilly, Maine evening. He accepted and I handed him a Blue Moon. Moses was taking a rest day on his Appalachian Trail section hike ...

MONSON, Maine (WABI) - Stretching just shy of 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail draws hikers from all over the world to hike it in its entirety. Early fall is a busy time of ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their trek at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end it on Mount Katahdin in Maine ...

Upcoming Community Hikes include Old Speck Mountain, Bald Mountain and Little Bigelow Mountain. REGION — The Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust recently announced its winter hikes schedule. The ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old hiker who is known as “Nimblewill Nomad” has become the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail. M.J. Eberhart of Flagg Mountain, Alabama, hiked into the ...

The Appalachian Trail crosses 14 states, six national parks and eight national forests. Marc Muench / Corbis At 2,178 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the nation’s longest marked footpath. Starting at ...

The day Betty Kellenberger hit a patch of freezing rain on Mount Madison, quitting crossed her mind. She was hungry, cold and sore. “You’re 80 years old,” she told herself in a pep talk atop a ...

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 ...