You can drive or hike the famed Appalachian Trail, but it's much easier to make a road trip out of it. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your ...

When my family of four hiked a part of the Appalachian Trail, we packed a lot and came prepared. But on the second day, we ran out of water, and we all became sluggish. When we finally found water, we ...

The Appalachian Trail crosses 14 states, six national parks and eight national forests. Marc Muench / Corbis At 2,178 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the nation’s longest marked footpath. Starting at ...