A species of grasshopper native to Appalachia, believed to be extinct, was spotted last year in Augusta County. It’s among several rare and never before seen plants and animals that were discovered in ...

There are 18 National Parks in Maryland as well as an additional 10 affiliated sites that partner with the National Park ...

This 1.8-mile trail in Virginia has a steep incline but remarkable views. Take your loved one on an unforgettable Blue Ridge ...

Hiking in Georgia can be even better in the winter when you take the trail amidst the northern peaks up to Blood Mountian for ...

Thru-hiking as a whole has become increasingly popular through books and films like Wild and A Walk in the Woods, and the Appalachian Trail, rather than the PCT, is generally seen as more beginner ...

From a lakeside oasis on the Colorado Trail to an ostrich farm on the PCT, thru-hikers say these seven side quests are well worth a detour from the trail.

DAMASCUS, Va. (WCYB) — The Virginia Creeper Trail, which brings tourists from around the world and business to Damascus, is receiving funding to rebuild from the federal government. Since Helene ...

MARION — The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests is seeking public input on the reconstruction of 17 miles of the Virginia Creeper ...

Forest Service officials are seeking public input on the reconstruction of 17 miles of the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail damaged by Hurricane Helene. This week the Mount Rogers ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey was calling West Virginia “that shining state in the mountains” during his inaugural address Monday. But signs pointing to a darkening climate future for West Virginia ...

The Pathways Minor in Appalachian Cultures and Environments introduces students to the diverse cultural practices, artistic expressions, histories, politics, and ecologies of the Appalachian region.