Hiking the Highlands
Journey to delightful trails, inspiring overlooks and refreshing swimming holes in the Appalachian range.
How Max Patch Bald is Finally Healing
After overuse forced the closure of Max Patch Bald, efforts by the U.S. Forestry Service and trail groups to restore the area show dramatic progress.
Special Sections Along the Appalachian Trail
We asked folks which sections of the Appalachian Trail are their favorites, and here’s what we found!
Conservation Crew Builds Trails in Dante, Virginia
Conservation crew members spent 10 weeks creating trails in Southwest Virginia.
Five Trails in Appalachia Designated National Recreation Trails
In June, the U.S. Department of the Interior celebrated National Trails Day by designating 10 trails as National Recreation Trails, including five in Appalachia.
Pristine Waters At Bottom Creek Gorge
The Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve in Montgomery County, Va., contains more than 5 miles of trails and the second-highest waterfall in the state.
