80-year-old woman becomes the oldest person to hike the Appalachian Trail
Betty Kellenberger: Breaking Records at 80 Forget those cozy rocking chairs. Last summer, at the age of 80, Betty Kellenberger set a remarkable milestone by becoming the oldest woman to complete the challenging 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail. Kellenberger, who dedicated 41 years to teaching middle school in Carson City, Michigan, has long harbored a dream of […]
80-year-old is the oldest woman to complete the Appalachian Trail hike
80-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Woman to Hike the Appalachian Trail Carson City, Michigan — A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but what about tackling 2,200 miles—like climbing 16 Mount Everests across 14 states? Are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Not Betty Kellenberger. At the age of 80, she recently made history as […]
200 students and teachers stuck as sudden floods overwhelm the Appalachian region
Flood Tragedy in Albemarle County, Virginia In Albemarle County, Virginia, officials confirmed the discovery of a 12-year-old boy’s body on Wednesday morning, following the boy being swept away by floodwaters the previous evening. This unfortunate event unfolded due to a slow-moving storm that brought heavy rainfall to parts of the Southeast, impacting Virginia and Maryland. […]
Appalachian State fans pelt James Madison players with snowballs before game
The rivalry began again on Saturday between Appalachian State University and James Madison University with an added twist. The Dukes headed to snow-covered Boone, North Carolina, for their annual team competition. The field was all empty for play, but there were still piles of white stuff in the stands, which fans took advantage of. CLICK […]
Jason Kelce chugs beers during eventful visit to Appalachian State tailgate
Former NFL star Jason Kelce watched the Appalachian State Mountaineers football team in person on Saturday. Kelce traveled to Boone, North Carolina for the Mountaineers' matchup with James Madison. In the end, App State was able to win 34-20. Now, if the Mountaineers can get their sixth win of the season next week, App State […]
Protein Diet Coke trend sweeps social media, plus woman breaks 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail record
Gordon and Smiley believe this new trend will reach beyond the “dirty soda” crowd to people who love working out and are conscious about their daily protein intake. (Rebecca Gordon/beccers_gordonn, Marla Catherine Smiley/@marlacatheriine) Welcome to the Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter. Check out these top headlines. Top 3: Do you have protein? – Social media influencers […]
Colorado woman runs 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail in 40 days, beating fastest known time record
A woman recently completed the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, beating the fastest known time by 13 hours. Tara Dower is a 31-year-old professional runner who recently completed the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail on the East Coast in about 40 days. A woman from Boulder, Colorado, told Fox News Digital that she had hiked […]
Appalachian Trail Conservationists Say Helene’s Damage is ‘Historic,’ Advises Hikers to Stay Away
Hurricane Helen's damage to the Appalachian Trail is “historic” and could take years to repair, the trail's conservation group said. The 3,200-mile trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine, typically draws millions of visitors each year to hike it and stop at the many towns along the way. new york times reported. The devastating storms […]
Pa man identified nearly 50 years after his remains were found on Appalachian Trail
Authorities in Berks County, Pennsylvania, have identified human remains found in a cave used by hikers on the Appalachian Mountain Trail about 50 years ago. Hikers discovered the body of a man who went missing on the Appalachian Trail on Jan. 16, 1977, in a cave near Pinnacle, Berks County Coroner John A. Fielding III […]
Appalachian State chancellor to step down over ‘health challenges’
Appalachian State University’s president announced Monday that she will step down from leading one of the largest campuses in the University of North Carolina System later this week, citing recent health issues. Sheri Everts, who has served as president since 2014, will step down from her position effective Friday, the university said in a statement. […]