In this week’s Destination Vacation, we head to Madison County, North Carolina. It’s been a favorite of Tri-Cities travelers ...

Camping near natural hot springs is the perfect way to combine the thrill of the outdoors with the relaxation of a soothing soak. Whether you’re an RV camper seeking full hookups or a tent camper ...

Violence is rare on the Appalachian Trail. There have been eight documented killings at the hands of another person since 1974, which is when the first known killing happened.

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Heads up, hikers. The USDA Forest Service is shutting down a camping shelter along the popular Appalachian Trail for the next couple of weeks. Officials say bears in the ...

For help, LaFond reached out to the Carolina Mountain Club, which maintains 94 miles of the Appalachian Trail north of the park. Most CMC members reside in the Asheville area, much closer to the ...

For help, LaFond reached out to the Carolina Mountain Club, which maintains 94 miles of the Appalachian Trail north of the park. Most CMC members reside in the Asheville area, much closer to the ...

For help, LaFond reached out to the Carolina Mountain Club, which maintains 94 miles of the Appalachian Trail north of the park. Most CMC members reside in the Asheville area, much closer to the ...

U.S. 221 access in Laurel Springs has reopened, with the drive-to campground, visitor center, trails, picnic shelters, and community building. Wagoner, Elk Shoals, and all other accesses along the ...

The Appalachian Trail unwinds in North Carolina along 96 mountainous miles that partially follow the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the North Carolina ...

North Carolina New on the Appalachian Trail: Rafts ferry hikers where Helene destroyed a bridge By Richard Stradling Updated March 28, 2025 8:43 AM ...

The U.S. Forest Service has cleared several trails since Hurricane Helene, including over 114 miles of the Appalachian Trail in western North Carolina.