Connecticut is one of the Northeast’s smaller states, with a lot of the area being devoted to its cities and its beautiful shoreline. This is why it’s always a bit of a surprise when I’m reminded of ...

In American slang, “take a hike” is often used to tell someone to go away. But as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrates its 100th anniversary, the organization is working to reframe the phrase ...

Need a new hiking spot in Georgia? A recent study has released the best day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in every state, including Georgia. For those seeking a peaceful escape on the Appalachian ...

It was 22 degrees as Jim Rhodes, Kris Willis and I set out for Hardees for an unhealthy start to a long day of hiking. We don't claim to be professionals; we just enjoy it now and then and the ...

Head to the tiny town of Paris for a hike through lush forests and magical glades to 1,500-foot vistas in Sky Meadows State Park. Start at the Ashby Gap AT trailhead and walk south 2.3 miles to ...

YORK, Pa. — At 70 years old, Roxanne Strine of York County has completed the entire 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail, a feat achieved by only a fraction of those who visit the historic route stretching ...

GARDNERS, Pa. — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on ...

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Franklin resident James Flannery will run 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail to raise money for mental health awareness. Flannery's run will benefit the SAFE Coalition, a nonprofit offering free ...

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — The 2,197-mile Appalachian Trail, which runs from Georgia to Maine, celebrated its centennial in March. FOX43 featured the history of the trail and how hikers and other ...