The U.S. Forest Service has reopened several trails and roads in the Appalachian Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has ...

In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy regularly updates its interactive map showing the status of the trail. The U.S. Forest Service also updates trail information through the web page for the ...

Gifford Woods State Park is our top park to use as a hiking home base. From Gifford Woods, you can hop on the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail ... and the forest in the higher elevations feels nice ...

Grayson Highlands State Park wows with grassy balds, high peaks, alpine meadows, and free-roaming wild ponies. While wild ponies are the main attraction, Grayson Highlands is also known for bouldering ...

To date, the US Forest Service has surveyed and cleared nearly 240 miles of roads (nearly 76% of roads) across the ...

An area treasure is being recognized by the United States Postal Service. In January, the postal service announced it will be releasing 15 Appalachian Trail stamps in honor of the nearly 2,200 miles ...

A part of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina has reopened nearly four and a half months after Helene.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Nearly five months after Hurricane Helene devastated a portion of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina, hikers can once again tackle the trail. The U.S. Forest ...