In this 1981 narrative from the Backpacker archives, Jeffrey Cogswell relates the story of a family hike up the Appalachian ...

It sits right on the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes and amazing local ...

Appalachian Trail hikers coming through Erwin, Tennessee, now have a safe way to cross the Nolichucky River this spring.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced Wednesday it will start construction in March on a new Wilbur Dam Road bridge. The TVA stated the project will improve ...

The Tennessee Valley Authority is set to begin construction work this month on a new bridge just downstream of the existing Wilbur Dam Road bridge near Elizabethton in Carter County.

The collection highlights key locations along the trail, from New England's rugged peaks to historic sites in the mid-Atlantic. "The natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail has delighted millions ...

There are still three sections of the Appalachian Trail that remain closed. More than 3 million people visit the Appalachian Trail each year, and more than 3,000 attempt to hike the entire trail.

In just a few weeks, hikers from around the country will arrive in Georgia to start hiking north on the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain. However, with concerns over federal grants and ...