In this 1981 narrative from the Backpacker archives, Jeffrey Cogswell relates the story of a family hike up the Appalachian ...

Appalachian Trail hikers coming through Erwin, Tennessee, now have a safe way to cross the Nolichucky River this spring.

Chris Brunton, who now lives in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, was part of those teams that carved a section of the Appalachian Trail (AT) through the county as it exists today. His group began at the ...

The fourth floor of ETSU’s Sherrod Library drew all kinds of visitors with interests ranging from geography to literature Tuesday and Wednesday.

The collection highlights key locations along the trail, from New England's rugged peaks to historic sites in the mid-Atlantic. "The natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail has delighted millions ...

There are still three sections of the Appalachian Trail that remain closed. More than 3 million people visit the Appalachian Trail each year, and more than 3,000 attempt to hike the entire trail.

Horizon 2045 is a plan that looks to provide recommendations and strategies for Johnson City to handle its growth over the next two decades.

In just a few weeks, hikers from around the country will arrive in Georgia to start hiking north on the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain. However, with concerns over federal grants and ...

More than 2,000 trail riders on horseback and in carriages are making their way to Memorial Park in Houston. They are part of 11 trail rides that begin across Southeast Texas. They will ride in the ...

already packing and letting his hair grow a little. Although he loves his job, the time is finally right to hike the Appalachian Trail, he said.