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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their trek at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end it on Mount Katahdin in Maine ...

The largest celebration of the Appalachian Trail and hiker culture is back until Sunday. The Appalachian Trail Days Festival ...

The Earl Shaffer Foundation is planning a 75th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Appalachian Trail Museum. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, located at 1120 ...

MATT: THERE’S NOTHING LIKE BEING OUT IN THE FRESH AIR AND THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY OFFERS SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT PARTS OF OUR WORLD AND WE’LL BE SHOWING YOU ACTIVITIES YOU ...

The first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and overwhelmed just eight days after setting off from the trail’s southern ...

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 ...

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An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped. M.J. "Sunny" Eberhart, 83, of Alabama, strode into the record books Sunday as the ...