Thousands of thru hikers will begin their long journey north to the Canadian border starting this month. But the start of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ORLANDO, Fla. — I wish I had the luxury of taking two months off to embark on a major thru-hiking adventure like the Florida Trail ...

I started the Appalachian Trail on a frigid morning in early March. I took a selfie in front of the Springer Mountain plaque before hurrying down the trail. I predicted that I’d spend the first night ...

I wish I had the luxury of taking two months off to embark on a major thru-hiking adventure like the Florida Trail. For now, in lieu of that, I can live vicariously through others, like my friend Greg ...

Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing nearly 2,200 miles, across 14 states, in a single ...

CLARKSBURG — Falls, Lyme disease and a hurricane couldn’t stop Betty Kellenberger. This summer, the 80-year-old from Michigan officially became the oldest woman to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, ...

It isn’t that hard to find them in town. Thru-hikers are predictable — more animal-like in behavior than town and city folk. Burger stands are typical spotting grounds. Any cheap motel with the door ...

There are many ways to experience and enjoy Lake Tahoe in the summer, from sunbathing on the beaches to splashing in the lake’s crystal clear waters. For those looking to hike, bike or take their ...