There isn't much that thru-hikers care about more than food. During my 2015 thru-hike, I was always wondering what new treasure of a restaurant I would find in the next town and would literally catch myself day dreaming...

Backpackers are always trying to lower their pack weight. After all, when you are carrying everything you need to live on your back, every ounce should be examined. One simple way to reduce pack weight is to make sure you are toting...

You've decided you are going to hike the Appalachian Trail and now suddenly you've asked yourself: "How do I get there and back?" Fortunately for me, my family was willing to take me to Amicalola State Park to bid me farewell, and I also...

Wild edibles and medicinal plants can be found along the span of the almost 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail. Foraging was once a necessary skill that came to our ancestors almost as easily as the breath that filled their lungs....