Ever thought about hiking the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world? It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail ...

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The author, Rusty Foster, on a recent practice hike, standing on Sunday River Whitecap mountain in western Maine, looking north. (Mica Foster) 8 min Rusty Foster, author of the Today in Tabs ...

I wanted to start this off with a Tolkien quote from "Lord of the Rings" about stepping onto a road and being swept away if you’re not careful. I’ve always liked the quote, it fits my romantic ...

When we finally found water, we learned how to pack for a hike properly and how strong my family is. Backpacking with children is great exercise. It gets them outside in nature and gives them a break ...

The day Betty Kellenberger hit a patch of freezing rain on Mount Madison, quitting crossed her mind. She was hungry, cold and sore. “You’re 80 years old,” she told herself in a pep talk atop a ...

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 ...

ANDERSON, Ind. — Many people have undoubtedly basked in the beauty of the great outdoors on a hike, camping trip or other enjoyable activity. Three Indiana residents are set to take their enjoyment of ...

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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 ...

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Sam Cooper, trail name Pie Top, attempts the half-gallon ice cream challenge at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mingson ...