The Appalachian Trail (AT) is the OG of American thru-hikes, rich in history, biodiversity and rolling vistas that draw ambitious hikers seeking a physical and mental challenge. For 2026, we estimate ...

Hiking is the perfect full-body workout that not only impacts your physical health, but the ideal way to clear your mind for your mental health. Check out these popular U.S. hiking trails. Hiking has ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their trek at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end it on Mount Katahdin in Maine ...

Jack Jones was not a cheat-code kid. “I knew I could hike the AT, that I could do 30-mile days,” Jones tells me from Vietnam, where the Army veteran has begun an indefinite self-imposed political ...