In the heart of Southwest Virginia, nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, Big Stone Gap comes alive each summer with a cherished tradition.

A heavily eroded half-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail has been on the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club's project list for at least six years.

How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

National Trails Day is June 7 and volunteers are needed to help install logs on an AT trail near Icewater Spring Shelter.

I hiked across three trails this week: Chestnut Branch Trail, Appalachian Trail at Davenport Gap, and State Rt. 32 from Davenport Gap to Big Creek. Chestnut Branch Trail starts just past the Big Creek ...

For those seeking a peaceful escape on the Appalachian Trail, Dicks Creek Gap offers a unique hiking experience, far from the crowds of more popular sections. The study, by Garden and Gun ...

Conservationists from Georgia to Maine spent this week strategizing in Roanoke about how to preserve the natural environment that gives the Appalachian Trail its world-renowned outdoor appeal.