The Appalachian Trail might be classic, but its popularity can bring crowds. Here are six alternative backpacking trails that ...

This underrated trail is the longest in the U.S., covering eight states with stunning trails that adventurous hikers can do ...

Damascus, Virginia's flagship festival celebrates all things Appalachian Trail. Here's what went on at this year's event.

If you’re one of the 63 million Americans who went hiking last year, chances are you’ve found yourself needing to go, with no ...

On occasion, the most significant concepts start with the most mundane efforts. They might simply start with a single missing mile. That's what Anchorage is preparing to build this summer: a ...

When you seek adventure away from the blacktop, you want a shoe that’s going to keep you on your feet and that can handle rocks, mud, and tree roots. In this year’s Shoe Awards, we focused on some ...

A hidden Route 17 overlook in western Maine delivers lake, forest, and mountain views that feel far too epic for a simple ...

High above Virginia’s mountains, this unforgettable hike winds through towering sandstone passages and a hidden maze of rocky ...

Everyone is on the famous trail. The better trail is empty and right beside it. The outdoor recreation boom has concentrated hikers on a small number of famous trails while leaving adjacent trails — ...

Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia pairs world-class hiking at Lula Lake Land Trust with the luxury of Cloudland at ...

As Thomas Panek strode through the third mile of the NYC Half Marathon in March, world champion ultramarathoner Scott Jurek ...