A bear sighting on a backpacking trip can be a truly memorable experience, especially when said bear is far away and moving in the opposite direction. When you’re walking, eating and sleeping in a ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

Rainy days don’t have to dampen your outdoor spirit! Hiking in the rain or backpacking in the rain can be a refreshing and rewarding experience if you’re prepared. Whether you’re hitting backpacking ...

New data reveals that hiking is increasingly popular. Hiking is natural and beneficial, and it’s positive news that more people are interested in putting on the right hiking shoes and heading out into ...

The first time I tried hiking the Appalachian Trail, I realized within 10 minutes that I was unprepared and needed to get some practice. A little more than a year later, I had hiked all 2,190-plus ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As the weather warms up, many Virginians are hitting the trails. With this in mind, check out these safe hiking tips from the National Park Service. Whether you’re heading on a ...

Discover the art of backpacking with the Inter-Mountain Alpine Club (I-MAC) at its 2025 Backpacking School this April at Columbia Basic College in Pasco. Perfect for beginners, the program spans two ...

Nature hugs Nutmeggers from every corner of the state. Devil's Den Preserve in Weston has more than 18 acres of land and 20 hiking trails of all levels. With only a few more months to enjoy the trails ...

Not every hike requires a heavy hiking boot, and Nike's Pegasus Trail 5 provides the durability and stability of a hiking shoe in a running shoe form. Designed for moderate and "less technical" ...

Ready to hit the trail with your pup? Learn the must-have gear and tips to ensure a safe, comfortable, and memorable ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hiking grew in popularity as a way for people to exercise out of their homes in a safe, socially distanced way. In 2021, 58.7 million people went hiking, the Outdoor ...