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Hikers in the mid-1920s turned to the Green Mountain Club’s 1924 Long Trail guide for the most up-to-date information. The northern end of the included map became outdated in the summer of 1926 when ...

Ben Feinson crossing the Winooski River Footbridge in Bolton in July 2021 Credit: Courtesy of Lance Pitcher For someone on a “struggle fest,” Ben Feinson had a pretty good time. He ate Fritos, peanut ...

The Three Musketeers (from left, Catherine Robbins, Hilda Kurth and Kathleen Norris) became the second, third and fourth people ever to hike the Long Trail from end to end, a feat they accomplished in ...

Long hikes have a way of revealing everything you forgot to prepare for. The climb that seemed manageable online feels ...

Thru-hiking is the ultimate backpacking adventure, taking athletes hundreds or thousands of miles. Popular thru-hikes like the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail entice thousands of people to ...

Ever thought about hiking the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world? It’s right here in the U.S., passing through the eastern Appalachian Mountains. The elevation gain of the Appalachian Trail ...

Nearly 4,000 people a year attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Scenic Trail. However, only 25% of those who start the journey are lucky enough to finish. Coastal Bend native Lisa Parker hopes to ...

News-Miner opinion: There is no doubt that Alaska is a hiking-centric state. We all know that someone who lives for a backcountry excursion, days worth of gear piled up on their back, can of bear ...