Southwest Virginia has some of the most stunning views in the country. The region’s 19 counties, covering 8,600 square m ...

While the town of Damascus is still hoping for a quick rebuild of the town's crown jewel, the Virginia Creeper ... VA. The trail was originally part of the Appalachian Trail until the 1970s ...

People from Georgia to Maine gathered in Roanoke this week to discuss conserving the natural landscape that surrounds the ...

The Appalachian Trail is one of America ... “section hikers” who complete pieces of the trail. The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where ...

U.S. Senator Mark Warner and other leaders biked a portion of the Creeper Trail on Monday as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Helene. Warner said it is ...

Michael “Deric” Bennet, 42, was last seen on February 27 in Centreville, Virginia, according to Shenandoah National Park. Coworkers said Bennet may be hiking the Appalachian Trail. SEE ALSO ...

In 2025, the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates 100 years of measuring the skills, endurance and heart of thousands of intrepid adventurers.

The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where hikers can take some time off, enjoying what’s called a “zero day” or non-hiking day. In Marion, one of 56 A ...