GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat ...

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.

Care to get away in a scenic and serene mountain retreat? Consider heading off to this South Carolina state park with rustic ...

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.

Hiking trail groups from Maine to Georgia have written their senators urging them to reject a provision to the budget reconcilliation bill that would allow for public lands to be sold.

On Tuesday, June 3, authorities announced that Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter Esther, 28, were missing after setting out to hike Mount Katahdin at around 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 1. Tim's body ...

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on ...

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Zeke Meddock, trail name Petroglyph, attempts the half-gallon ice cream challenge at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo ...