One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” Located in the Eastern region of the U.S., it is also known as the ...
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 ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Continental Divide ...
The author, Rusty Foster, on a recent practice hike, standing on Sunday River Whitecap mountain in western Maine, looking north. (Mica Foster) 8 min Rusty Foster, author of the Today in Tabs ...
CARSON CITY, Mich. (WOOD) — A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound ...
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old hiker who is known as “Nimblewill Nomad” has become the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail. M.J. Eberhart of Flagg Mountain, Alabama, hiked into the ...
The first time Tara Dower set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, in 2017, she had a panic attack. She felt alone and overwhelmed just eight days after setting off from the trail’s southern ...
World War II veteran Earl Shaffer was the first person to complete hiking the Appalachian Trail. When Shaffer began his journey at Mount Oglethorpe in Georgia, he intended it as a self-care retreat ...
Sound daunting? Not for Betty Kellenberger. At 80 years old, she recently became the oldest woman to ever hike the entire Appalachian Trail. Now, she is recovering from and reflecting on her latest ...
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