Hiking socks are often overlooked in favor of more exciting purchases like new hiking boots or the latest backpacking ...

Since the massive storm ravaged the Appalachian Mountains in September 2024, hikers have worried the country’s iconic trail ...

Less than 200 miles into the hike, a plastic piece inside the shoe began cutting into his foot. He knew he needed something else, so, in desperation, he grabbed a pair of waterproof trail runners ...

The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where hikers can take some time off, ...

Ahead of the busy summer hiking season, funding freezes and mass layoffs also are disrupting repairs on the East Coast’s Appalachian Trail after ... draped with gear, water bottles and a pair ...

The Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will hold the inaugural Pennsylvania Appalachian Trail Hiker Kickoff Event from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3 at the Hawk Mountain Education ...

enjoying what’s called a “zero day” or non-hiking day. In Marion, one of 56 A.T. Community towns by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, there’s a shuttle into town, free movies at the ...

Freeing your legs might help you hike better. A dress might not be the first piece of gear you think to reach for at ...