We put all kinds of limitations on ourselves,” said Betty Kellenberger. “Sometimes the biggest one is we don’t get up and try ...

This 4,127-acre wonderland tucked into the New River Gorge region isn’t just another pretty spot on West Virginia’s impressive natural resume – it’s the kind of place that makes you want to cancel ...

Connecticut is one of the Northeast’s smaller states, with a lot of the area being devoted to its cities and its beautiful ...

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

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

By Kathleen Phalen Tomasselli, The County Staff Six months, 14 states and five pairs of shoes after she set off from Springer ...

For years, land that was once a Kanawha County mine has been used by "professional trespassers" for outdoor recreation, but soon, the space will have an official name.

In the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke beckons with an alluring mix of natural beauty, vibrant urban culture, and historic charm. Outdoor lovers will find paradise here with world-class hiking and ...

The summit of Mt. Katahdin in Maine marks the north end of the Appalachian Trail and a 2,197-mile hike for Ryan Rufsvold.

One of my biggest motivations for going on a hike is anticipating the view from the top. Not all trails guarantee a breathtaking overlook, but my favorite ones always do. There’s something inherently ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. In the final three days of his Appalachian Trail record attempt, Bozeman ultra-runner Jeff ...

In the final three days of his Appalachian Trail record attempt, Bozeman ultra-runner Jeff Garmire was hitting the wall. As thunderstorms and near-biblical quantities of rain chased him across the ...