A few weeks ago, there was an ice storm in this area that left tree branches covered with ice. Later, they sparkled in the ...

When I revisited the lake in the summer of 2025, everything had changed. Thanks to social media and GPS hiking apps, the lake ...

Europe’s island escapes are increasingly attracting hikers, not just beachgoers, as travelers seek outdoor experiences that ...

Google’s new-to-us feature allows you to customize your top news sources so that publications that are subject experts in, ...

We're climbing up to the tops of mountains, down to the bottom of caves, and eating stuff straight out of the ground at a ...

You don’t need a $5,000 vacation to feel like you escaped for winter hiking. In Northern Minnesota, particularly along the ...

Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the greatest advantage of all. When hiking on challenging terrain, ...

While you can wear just about anything for a casual stroll, hikers know that you need to be very specific about your outfit ...

When hitting the trail, it's important to dress for the occasion. From fit to terrain-specific clothing, what you'll need ...

If you've never heard of them before, barefoot hiking boots are the name of the hiking shoes that are made to model your foot ...

The Alps might be on many vacation bucket lists, but a journey into the mountains is much more attainable than most think, ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...