So You Want to Move to a Trail Town? Here’s How to Make It Work.
Falling in love with one of America's outdoor hubs is easy. Making a life there? Less so. Learn how to make the move to a trail town from hikers who did it.
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Eric J. Wallace
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These Retirees Turned Their Tennessee Town Into a Hiking Paradise
A trail club of seniors has built dozens of miles of trails across their county, transforming how their community gets outside.
‘Can You Bring Trekking Poles on a Plane?’ and Answers to Other Common Air Travel Questions
Here's everything backpackers need to know about air travel with hiking gear.
Want to Thru-Hike in Retirement? 3 Senior Trekkers Share Their Wisdom.
These three hikers achieved their long-trail dreams later in life. Here's how you can, too.
Meet the Educator Bringing Backpacking to Rural Virginia Students
Lisa Benish found her calling introducing kids in Virginia’s rural coal country to the joys of backpacking and nature.
This Is What Trail Town Residents Want Thru-Hikers to Know
How can a backpacker make the most of a night in town? Residents share their best tips.
Dream of Thru-Hiking With Your Kids? These Rad Parents Will Show You How
Two thru-hiking moms share their top tips for backpacking with little ones.
The 8 Best Trails to Train for a Thru-Hike
Four legendary thru-hikers share their favorite spots to train for long trails.
This Mom Thru-Hiked 2,000 Miles With Her 13 Children. It Wasn’t Easy.
When Nikki Bettis and 13 of her kids set out on the AT, they had no idea how transformative the experience would be.
Tim Kaine Hiked, Paddled, and Biked Across Virginia—All During Senate Recesses
The new book Walk, Ride, Paddle documents Senator Tim Kaine's years-long triathlon through his home state.