including 226.6 miles along the Tennessee border. The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a ...

If you have time to hike or backpack a portion of the trail, recent hikers say that you'll be rewarded with memorable views of the park's wilderness, from foliage to animals. The Appalachian Trail ...

The U.S. Postal Service is rolling out a series of 15 Forever Stamps offering views of the majestic Appalachian Trail. One of those stamps showcases Tennessee's portion of the 2,190-mile hike.