ADAMS — In a feat of athleticism and family, Nikki Bettis and her 15 children have hiked much of the Appalachian Trail. Nikki and 13 of her kids (some of the older ones join for day hikes on and off) ...

A Fairfield teen is heading to the northwest hills of Connecticut this weekend for a monumental task. He's hoping to hike 52 miles in 24 hours to make other people's lives better. "I've always wanted ...

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — There's an old saying: the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. That's true for a family from Virginia hiking the Appalachian Trail. For them, it's 32 steps, all ...

In American slang, “take a hike” is often used to tell someone to go away. But as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrates its 100th anniversary, the organization is working to reframe the phrase ...

There’s something magical about introducing young children to the great outdoors through hiking trails. As a mom who’s turned countless potential outdoor disasters into memorable adventures with my ...