They come from different states, different careers and different chapters of life. But four hikers resting at Angel’s Rest ...

This West Virginia town is attracting retirees with scenic mountain views, quiet surroundings, and a comfortable, stress-free ...

Bangor Daily News Outdoors contributor Aislinn Sarnacki sits at the Barren Ledges on Barren Mountain on Aug. 19, in Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness. Credit: Courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki This story was ...

National publication Islands named Mars Hill as one of the "Best College Towns With Mountain Views" in its April 6 edition.

I hiked the Appalachians to connect with nature—here's how Set in the forests of East Tennessee, Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in the US thanks to its community’s close ...

LITTLE WHILE. THANK YOU DAVE. THE HEAT ISN’T THE ONLY WEATHER STORY WE ARE FOLLOWING THIS WEEK. WITHIN A SPAN OF ABOUT 24 HOURS, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FELT MULTIPLE SMALL EARTHQUAKES. METEOROLOGIST ...

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The Appalachian Mountains cover more than 2,000 miles and are known for being gentler than western peaks. But that reputation sometimes creates false confidence because this range has extreme weather, ...

Tucked within the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Coopers Rock State Forest feels like a special West Virginia secret. Just 13 miles east of Morgantown — the nearest travel hub and home to West ...

Appalachian Ski Mountain is known for its snow-making capabilities, so there’s always 100 percent coverage—even at the beginning and end of the season. The mountain is home to the French Swiss Ski ...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The North Carolina ski industry is preparing for one of its most important weekends of the season. The weekend leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day accounts for a large part ...

MONETA, Va. – Due to the prolonged drought around Smith Mountain Lake, Appalachian Power Company is urging the public to be cautious in the area. Some boat ramps and launch areas may be inaccessible ...