Earl Shaffer never wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail alone. He always saw the adventure as a tag-team effort with Walter ...

Girls in STEM have gathered at West Virginia Wesleyan College this week to expand their horizons beyond the Earth's ...

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 outlook on American independence was bleak. Then a group of Appalachian pioneers won a battle that changed the course of the Revolution.

Founded in 1876 by a group of scientists, educators and outdoor enthusiasts, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest ...

The story of an Appalachian woman who owned a brothel and was known to be a fortune teller in the 1800s and the legends of ...

Duncannon hosted its largest Appalachian Trail Festival yet, uniting hikers, locals, and volunteers for music, education, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Continental Divide ...

There is something truly moving about holding an object that was once held by the hands of family members who came before you ...

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 ...

BOONE, N.C. -- These are good days to be in Boone, North Carolina. Evenings are cool but not cold, the days warm but not hot. The Blue Ridge Mountains aren't blue at all. They are in peak autumn ...