From many-hued mountains to wildlife-rich rivers and untouched beaches, this diverse state boasts myriad appeals. Here are just some of the natural beauty spots you shouldn’t miss in the Tar Heel ...

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Not the fastest southbound time, or the fastest women’s time, but the fastest anyone had ever completed all 2,189 miles of trail and 465,000 feet of vertical gain. FKTs on long-distance hiking trails ...

a hiking shoe or a more traditional boot would protect your foot,” Hazzard admits. “Sections of rocks on the Appalachian Trail are thin and stacked so you can’t step flat on them ...

This hurricane has been described as the largest natural disaster in terms of geographic impact on the Appalachian Trail in its 100-year history. Mazdyn Miller, a senior majoring in geology and ...

Expect mild breezes, lows in the 40s and highs in the 70s. Whether it’s a long haul or just a short trek, food is essential for any hiking expedition. For hikers conquering Pennsylvania’s slice of the ...

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL)—Every year, thousands of hikers take on the over 2,000-mile trek from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail. However, the damage caused by Hurricane Helene added an extra ...