The first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and ...

Tara Dower smashed Karel Sabbe’s AT record by over twelve hours. Here’s what it took to keep up the pace for over 40 days.

The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail alone is enough to frighten off prospective hikers – it’s the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest 16 times. Still, more than 3,000 people attempt to ...

Just outside of Jefferson City, Missouri, Clark’s Hill/Norton State Historic Site offers breathtaking views of the Missouri River and surrounding area.

Thru-hikers nearing the end of their 2,200-mile journey on the Appalachian Trail may have ... restraint and be flexible around how their thru-hike looks. “While we are eager and anxious to ...

Many sections of the trail in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee are covered by fallen trees and other debris. When Hurricane Helene rampaged through southern Appalachia last month, Alex ...

The best gifts for hikers include top-performing gear, boots, socks and books. Here, find top-performing items tested by the ...

Whether you’re just starting your hiking journey with local day hikes, or you’re planning a one-month thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, you need a pair of good hiking boots that provide over ...

Frith dodged black bears and rattlesnakes on the Appalachian Trail in ... completing the Continental Divide Trail, Frith “got the itch” for another thru-hike. When Frith told his sister ...

Since then, she has hiked more than 15,000 miles on long trails and once held the women’s unassisted speed record on the Appalachian Trail (hiking ... the Art of the Thru-Hike.

She nourishes her writing through movement, completing a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2021 and a 550-mile section hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024. When her work, her partner, and her ...