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People from Georgia to Maine gathered in Roanoke this week to discuss conserving the natural landscape that surrounds the ...
As visitors consider spring and summer travel, NPCA offers updates on national parks recovering from damage caused by ...
Southwest Virginia has some of the most stunning views in the country. The region’s 19 counties, covering 8,600 square m ...
The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where hikers can take some time off, ...
Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen has been hiking the Appalachian Trail for one month. He is making his way to Virginia with the ...
After Hurricane Helene tore through the region last fall, a resilient community came together to bring it back to life.
The Appalachian Mountains present a sprawling network of trails ideal for backpacking aficionados. These trails allow an ...
McAfee Knob in Virginia is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Ray Meese for Virginia Tech. With warmer temperatures, hikers are already descending on ...
The 281 miles of the AT in Maine ranges from the Mahoosuc Range to the Kennebec River to Katahdin, plus some 40 miles of side ...
Did you know that nearly 50 million people in the United States alone engage in hiking each year Beyond being a popular ...