The Roanoke Times9d
Crews bring Brush Mountain fire under control
A wildfire on nearly 500 acres along Brush Mountain has been contained. The U.S. Forest Service said late Sunday that crews ...
Backpacker on MSN1d
What Are the 100 Best Miles of the Appalachian Trail? We Asked Two Thru-Hikers to Choose.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy—the nonprofit that supports the United States’ most iconic footpath—turns 100 this year. To ...
Islands on MSN5d
Situated On Georgia's Appalachian Trail Is A Wildly Rewarding Hike Boasting Sweeping Mountain Views
Experience a gorgeous slice of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia with this one-hour hike to a picturesque viewing point hidden ...
Raleigh News & Observer6d
New on the Appalachian Trail: Rafts ferry hikers where Helene destroyed a bridge
Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from ...
Times Observer7d
Conquering the Appalachian Trail
For Russell native Derek Childs, today will be a day of hard goodbyes as he and his parents, Larry and Christina Childs, ...
New ferry in Erwin helps Appalachian Trail hikers avoid detour as post-Helene repair work continues
Restoration of the Appalachian Trail after Helene's flooding is seeing significant progress, with only 21 miles left to clean ...
The Roanoke Times6d
A 'portrait of collaboration,' pedestrian bridge over Va. 311 completed
Construction of the pedestrian bridge connecting the Appalachian Trail over Virginia 311 at the McAfee Knob trailhead is ...