Southwest Virginia has some of the most stunning views in the country. The region’s 19 counties, covering 8,600 square m ...

As visitors consider spring and summer travel, NPCA offers updates on national parks recovering from damage caused by ...

The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where hikers can take some time off, enjoying what’s called a “zero day” or non-hiking day. In Marion, one of 56 A ...

People from Georgia to Maine gathered in Roanoke this week to discuss conserving the natural landscape that surrounds the ...

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 ...

There are six National Parks within an hour and a half radius of the heart of Washington, D.C., that can be visited on ...

The trail was originally part of the Appalachian Trail until the 1970s ... what is the heart of makes Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia so special and it is the Iron Mountains, it's the ...

The newly constructed pedestrian bridge that connects the Appalachian Trail over Virginia 311 in Roanoke County opened Thursday, a project made possible by collaboration between volunteer groups ...

The Appalachian Trail is one of America’s most famous ... The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where hikers can take some time off, enjoying ...