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At 80 years old, Betty Kellenberger recently became the oldest woman to ever hike the entire Appalachian Trail.

At 80, with a replaced knee and a backpack nearly as big as she was, the retired Michigan teacher set out to walk 2,200 miles ...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and ...

Weight loss medications can be lifesaving for people who need them — but there are errors you’ll want to avoid.

Chas Wagner is the editor of Allegheny Sport & Outdoor Magazine, and he spoke with The Allegheny Front’s Kara Holsopple about ...

Bryson City, North Carolina sits quietly in the Great Smoky Mountains, offering postcard-worthy views while somehow flying under the radar of the tourist masses. While nearby destinations get swamped ...

A sturdy wooden picnic table awaits heavy-legged hikers on the steep ascent toward Dragons Tooth overlook along the Appalachian Trail in Roanoke County.

While traveling with kids can be a logistical challenge, it's totally worth it: there's nothing quite as magical as seeing ...