The Appalachian Trail, one of the world's longest continuously marked footpaths, turns 80 this month. Conservancy and volunteer groups completed the 2,190 mile-long footpath in August 1937 from Maine ...

Leaving the security of home for the unpredictability of the outdoors isn’t for everyone. But for those who love nature, the Appalachian Trail — showcasing breathtaking scenery from Georgia to Maine ...

With recent news about a violent attack made against hikers on the Appalachian Trail, some may be worried about approaching the famous hiking paths. But between two and three million visitors are ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Some recovery work in the North Carolina mountains since Hurricane Helene has happened off the beaten path as volunteers and government crews repair damage on the Appalachian Trail and ...

A dozen people gather under dreary skies in a parking lot at the base of Blue Mountain. These volunteers are going to finish a job long in the making. They’re going to move the Appalachian Trail.