This not-so-secret Smoky Mountain gem was named the best small town in Tennessee. World Atlas dubbed Townsend as the best ...

A look at the under-the-radar Big South Fork recreation region, an Appalachian region drawing more outdoor visitors and some ...

Tucked between the rolling Appalachian Mountains in northeastern Tennessee lies Johnson City—a place where time seems to flow like the gentle streams that wind through its valleys, not too fast, not ...

Tucked between the rolling Appalachian Mountains and blessed with small-town charm that doesn’t skimp on big-city amenities, Johnson City might just be Tennessee’s best-kept secret for stretching ...

Condé Nast Traveler just named its most beautiful small towns in the world, and a surprising US destination made the list. Discover why this hidden gem is worth a visit.

Located along the Atlantic coast and one of the 13 original colonies, there are amazing Virginia national park sites you will ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has announced nearly $500,000 in grants for conservation organizations, including some in ...

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 ...

Looking for somewhere new to visit in Tennessee? Here are some of the Volunteer State's most "underrated towns," according to ...

The ATC's annual long-distance hiker survey shows hikers like their alone time, and some could learn a lesson about proper etiquette.

ALBANY TWP., Pa. - Halfway down Hawk Mountain, the birds chirp and the bees buzz, and a shelter sits in shade, awaiting its next weary hiker on a long trek along the Appalachian Trail. "This is about ...