An injured hiker was rescued by a helicopter crew from a remote location along the Appalachian Trail in Amherst County on Sunday.
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Research finds combination of Appalachian Trail hikers, technology good and bad
Hikers on the Appalachian Trail use phones and tablets to share the experience with the world, but technology is presenting new challenges.
Elevated risk for fire throughout most of Virginia until rain arrives Wednesday
There is an elevated risk for fire this afternoon throughout much of Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Stamps honoring TV icon Betty White, the Appalachian Trail coming next year
The U.S. Postal Service will honor beloved television icon Betty White and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail with stamps next year.
Hiker who was found dead on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia identified
A hiker was found dead on the Appalachian Trail in Botetourt County on Saturday, and investigators do not believe foul play was involved.
Kaine co-introduces legislation to protect, manage national nature trails across U.S.
The Appalachian Trail Centennial Act was introduced last week ahead of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 100th anniversary in 2025.
‘A great way to get to know Virginia and Virginians better’: Kaine publishes first book
Husband, father, lawyer, politician, friend, neighbor, Spanish speaker, welder and now Sen. Tim Kaine is also an author with his first book.
Shenandoah National Park issues new trail closure advisories for Rocky Branch Fire
Shenandoah National Park has closed Hull School Trail from Skyline Drive to Thornton River Upper Trail and Thornton River Upper Trail from the intersection of Hull School Trail to Skyline Drive due to the Rocky Branch Wildfire.
Shenandoah National Park closes parts of Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail due to wildfire
Shenandoah National Park has closed nearly 10 miles of Skyline Drive and parts of the Appalachian Trail due to wildfires in the area.
Adventure, reflection, political insight: Sen. Kaine shares journey of ‘Walk, Ride, Paddle’
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine commemorated his 60th birthday and his 25th year in public office in 2019 by undertaking a three-part journey.