SCOTT HUNTER is retiring as fire chief in Bedford at the end of March. To the surprise of probably no one who knows him, though, his idea of taking it easy involves hiking more than 2,190 miles from ...

The beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway travels 469 miles along the spine of the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, from Rockfish Gap, ...

Looking for a challenging hike to tackle in the Olympic forest? Klahhane Ridge Loop Trail might be the fit for you! Explore ...

Parks and hiking trails in Catawba, Burke and McDowell counties are still being repaired four months after Hurricane Helene ...

There is an additional cost. (Photo Courtesy of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation / Leslie Restivo) Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain ...

As a precaution, the Grandfather Tree trail will be temporarily closed to all bicycle and pedestrian traffic during this period. To minimize fire hazards, a section of the upper tree will be removed.

and the hike is considered great for kids and (leashed, as per park rules) dogs. This out-and-back trail is 2.4 miles round-trip, with only 240 feet of elevation gain. Hadley Mountain, located in ...

NEBO — The Grandfather Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest has reopened 64 miles of trails, including Catawba Falls. These reopening are in addition to the 85 miles previously opened, which ...

The Nakahechi trail, which is the one most people take ... and you’re suddenly confronted with a beguiling vista of the mountain range spread out before you. The route is arduous at some ...

The U.S. Forest Service announced Jan. 17 that an additional 64 miles of trails have opened in the Grandfather Ranger ... to plan ahead and be vigilant when hiking, as wet, cold, and slippery ...

The burn area covers several popular hiking spots, including Temescal Canyon Trail and Los Leones Trail. Although part of its eastern end suffered damage, much of the 67-mile Backbone Trail was ...

"We expected this hike in permit fees," said Lukas Furtenbach ... Climbers returning from the Everest say the mountain is becoming increasingly dry and rocky with less snow or other precipitation ...