In the late-1700s, Colonel John Sevier led his troops against a Cherokee encampment located in what would later be known as the Cherokee National Forest. The creek that ran by the historical battle ...

Today, the Appalachian Mountains are one of the premier hiking destinations in the U.S. With incredible landscapes and dramatic peaks, it's easy to see why people love this scenic range. However, this ...

Alabama conservationists and state officials are looking to formally extend the famed Appalachian Trail into the state with the burgeoning “AT2AL” movement. Currently, the famed hiking trail extends 2 ...

The little trail we are hiking in the North Georgia woods belongs to us and the bears. The hardwoods overhead are as diverse as any in the Eastern United States. The ferns, Galax, poison ivy and other ...

DEBRIS ARE STILL THERE TO THIS DAY. THIS IS AN UNUSUAL STORY HERE. A NEW STUDY REVEALS A GIANT BLOB OF HOT ROCK LOCATED BENEATH NEW HAMPSHIRE IS HELPING THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS STAND TALL. DESPITE ...

Whether you’re new to North Carolina and looking for info on the state’s mountain ranges, or you’ve been here a while and want to branch out from your usual go-to hiking trails, this guide to North ...

Just as the leaves begin to turn, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park can turn back the clock and get a taste of daily life long ago in the Appalachian Mountains. The annual Mountain Life ...