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, ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The man accused of forcing his young children on a dangerous hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon, leading to one child almost dying, asked for, and was refused, early release from jail ...

Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing nearly 2,200 miles, across 14 states, in a single ...

Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures. When I started hiking, big leather boots were the only real ...

Niagara Falls is only one of hundreds of waterfalls along the 560-mile-long Bruce Trail, which guides adventurers through big cities, small towns, and stunning wilderness. A man stands on a cliff ...

We often forget that we exist as a part of an ecosystem, profoundly impacted by the environments surrounding us. But walk into nature, the land that we co-evolved alongside, and the nervous system ...

Thousands took part in a biannual hike to a South Dakota mountaintop, where a sculpture of the Lakota chief is in its 77th year of construction. Thousands took part in a biannual hike to a South ...

In American slang, “take a hike” is often used to tell someone to go away. But as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrates its 100th anniversary, the organization is working to reframe the phrase ...

KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) – A hiker was taken to an emergency room after falling on the Olomana Ridge Trail Wednesday morning. According to the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), they ...

What makes a good hiking boot? Rugged outsoles are a must. Ankle support, too. Waterproofing is optional, but as they say on the trail, better safe than sorry. Ultimately, different terrain calls for ...