From traversing the Appalachian trails to sipping craft beer in local breweries, this scenic region offers a welcome escape from the state's capital.

UPDATE: On August 11, after just one week on the Appalachian Trail, Scott Jurek was forced to abandon his record-attempt because of an injury. Six years after setting the fastest known time (FKT) on ...

The Amtrak Cardinal travels through the Appalachia Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, the nation's capital, and more on its journey between New York City and Chicago ...

In 2025, only Virginia and New Hampshire exceeded Pennsylvania in the number of recreation visits to the Appalachian Trail, according to recent data compiled by state and federal agencies.

Most are intended to either get you on the trail or regale you with tales by someone who has completed the trail. Steve Carpenter’s new book, "The Allure and Peril of the Appalachian Trail," is ...

New data reveals the iconic hiking trail spanning 14 states and nearly 2,200 miles welcomed record numbers, with Pennsylvania ...

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Step back in time to 1921 and trace the origins of the iconic Appalachian Trail, a gem that winds through the beautiful Roanoke Valley. (WSLS 10) ROANOKE, VA – Patchwork 250 is a new initiative from ...

ASHEVILLE – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy announced $489,000 in grants Dec. 11 to strengthen conservation connectivity and safeguard the Appalachian Trail landscape through the Wild East Action ...

Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing nearly 2,200 miles, across 14 states, in a single ...

Searchers were using specialized K-9 teams Tuesday as part of a weeklong search for a Texas attorney in Georgia. Dallas attorney Charles Hosch was reported missing Nov. 11 as he hiked near the ...

The day Betty Kellenberger hit a patch of freezing rain on Mount Madison, quitting crossed her mind. She was hungry, cold and sore. “You’re 80 years old,” she told herself in a pep talk atop a ...