It’s just past 8 A.M. in Caratunk, a tiny town in western Maine. Already half a dozen thru-hikers have lined up on the west bank of the Kennebec River. Three hundred feet across, on the opposing bank, ...

When you hear about people who have hiked the Appalachian Trail, it might conjure up the image of worn and weathered thru-hikers retiring after a long, arduous journey. Although it’s always an honor ...

Looking for scenic views and outdoor adventures in Cumberland Valley? Here are the hikes, overlooks, and roadside stops I ...

Karl Meltzer has been hiking the Appalachian Trail for most of his life. Here’s his advice for thru-hiking the 2,190-mile trail. Karl Meltzer began exploring the Appalachian Trail (AT) as a young boy ...

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The longest, continuous, marked, foot-only trail in the world spans about 90 miles in Berkshire County. The Appalachian Trail spans 2,198 miles, giving hikers the serenity and unknown of what nature ...

5-year-old Harvey Sutton raises his arms on a mountain top in Bigelow Preserve, Maine, while hiking the Appalachian Trail with his mom and dad. Known by the trail name as 'Little Man,' Harvey tagged ...

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 ...

As people continue to be stuck in their homes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more hikers have been getting out on trails to get some exercise and enjoy nature. But as closures continued to ...