Need a new hiking spot in Georgia? A recent study has released the best day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in every state, including Georgia. For those seeking a peaceful escape on the Appalachian ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heads up, hikers. The USDA Forest Service is shutting down a camping shelter along the popular Appalachian Trail for the next ...

Georgia's mountains, forests, and waterfalls create some of the most rewarding hiking experiences in the Southeast. From easy family walks to challenging summit climbs, the trails here offer something ...

ATLANTA (AP) — A river with a history of ferry boats and Civil War battles may one day provide a new route for hikers who finish the Appalachian Trail to continue south until they reach the ocean, a ...

Zach Cross was sitting with friends around a campfire in the North Carolina mountains two years ago when he first heard about hiking the Appalachian Trail. It was his first backpacking trip, and a ...

Eugene “Gene” Marion Espy, a Middle Georgia native and the second person to ever hike the Appalachian Trail in a single trip, has died. He was 98 years old. Espy left an enduring mark on outdoor ...

ALLOWED TO RUN. A GRAFTON MAN IS ABOUT TO SET OFF ON A 2000 MILE HIKE FROM GEORGIA TO MAINE. KEVIN SHADDUCK LEAVES ON TUESDAY FOR THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL, WHICH RUNS FROM GEORGIA TO MAINE. KEVIN IS ...

I had a hard time snapping a selfie because I was crying with joy. I was on the Appalachian Trail, standing next to a sign nailed to a walnut tree on the border of Georgia and North Carolina. My ...

Ever thought about hiking the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world? It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail ...