Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the greatest natural treasures in the United States is the Appalachian Trail, or as outdoor enthusiasts call it, “the A.T.” ...
The Appalachian Trail crosses 14 states, six national parks and eight national forests. Marc Muench / Corbis At 2,178 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the nation’s longest marked footpath. Starting at ...
As America has transformed, so too has its celebrated footpath. Less than half the A.T. remains where it was originally laid. July 27 at 7:00 a.m. MCAFEE KNOB, Va. — The morning fog had just begun to ...