Ready to hit the trails or explore the backcountry? From community-based routes to off-grid mapping, here are my favorite ...

Grueling does not always equal gratifying in the hiking world. Instead, take a leisurely stroll along these seven short, ...

Travel pros just named the "best under-the-radar" places to visit. One is in Mexico. Here's why it made the cut and the best ...

A 29-year-old Google software engineer was killed in a freak accident at Yosemite National Park this month when a branch from ...

Maps that I wish I’d had several years ago of favorite hiking, backpacking, and climbing areas are now available through ...

Back in August 2015, two high school students were asleep in a tent in the Upper Pines Campground when an oak limb fell, ...

This hiking and canyoneering trail in Utah had a surprise for me at the end.

Most Cape beaches only allow dogs during offseason due to overcrowding and nesting birds. But, there are some beaches where ...

One P.E.I. environmental group is launching an initiative for residents and visitors of the Island to explore the province’s trail system this summer.

I test hiking boots for a living, and one pair I haven’t forgotten is the Columbia Konos TRS Outdry Mid Shoe. These boots were my feet’s best friend on a three-day hike through the Val d ...

Phoenix's city manager can close trails during periods of excessive heat, such as the one that occurred when the family went hiking on South Mountain.