Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 forested miles that pass through 14 states and receive over 3 million visitors ...

If you come across a snake on the trail, first, try to remain calm. Most snakes won't bother you if you don't bother them. Step back slowly and give it space. If you need to pass, make sure to give ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A man was bitten by a gopher snake on the Centennial Trail after stepping on it. Pest control expert Elmer Bensinger explained that such incidents are rare and gopher snakes are not ...

A Fayetteville woman says she was bitten by a copperhead snake on Monday while walking with her young son and dog along the Cape Fear River Trail. "I noticed my foot was wet, like, what's going on?" ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Doctors are warning Arizona hikers to be aware of snakes on trails in the nice fall weather. The lower temps aren’t cool enough to keep the snakes away, according to Dr. Meghan ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- With cooler weather moving in, copperhead snakes are preparing for hibernation. The weather causes the snakes to be more active around local parks and trails such ...

Joe Bronstein frequents the trails around Lake Johnson in Raleigh. While he enjoys talking with fellow hikers, there are other creatures he's wary of this time of year. "I'm definitely on the lookout ...

A young copperhead settled into a sunny spot smack dab in the middle of the main hiking trail in Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve in Drumore. The snake was in no apparent hurry to move as ...