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

During the review, the firm discovered a piece of history behind the tattered walls: It was originally built in 1937 as an ...

From sculpted desert rock formations to high peaks to the mossy rainforest of the Oregon coast, these three long-trail ...

Woodward’s efforts are not just a childhood dream, however, she’s also raising funds for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as ...

Hikers will find some of the most challenging stretches of the famed Appalachian Trail within the pristine nature of this ...

Explore Romania's new 870-mile trail, winding through stunning citadels, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and picturesque villages. The 870-mile (1,400-km) Via Transilvanica stretches from Bukovina to ...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, OH — The Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tourism Initiative announced on May 8, 2025, a significant milestone in its mission to preserve the region’s Underground Railroad history, with ...

DAMASCUS, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a hiker’s paradise in Damascus at the 38th annual Appalachian Trail Days Festival as thru-hikers reunite with friends, businesses sell handmade goods and outdoor ...

DAMASCUS, Va. — Thru-hikers, vendors, musicians and trail enthusiasts all gathered in Damascus Friday for the 38th Appalachian Trail Days Festival. The event is set to bring in an estimated ...

ERWIN, Tenn. (WLOS) — The Appalachian Trail brings thousands of hikers through the Southeast region every summer. After Hurricane Helene, volunteer groups worked to clear the trails for the ...

These include treatment for anxiety, PTSD, and many other issues according to Appalachian Massage owner/operator, Janis Rigney. Rigney said that the inspiration to open the business comes not only ...

Starting Saturday, the gate will be gone, opening the paved path to a new trail section crowned by the two towers of a cable-stayed, pedestrian-only bridge. Farther down, a newly illuminated tunnel ...