Regularly heading to a park can be quite the stress reliever! As enjoyable as hiking can be, however, you may not even know how or where to get started. We asked experts for the answers to the ...

After moving to upstate New York a few years ago, hiking has become a major part of my life. While I love this activity, there’s one thing that’s a constant nuisance: breaking in new hiking boots.

Participation in almost all forms of outdoor recreation and physical activities increased dramatically during the pandemic, but in some sports those gains have lasted, and one of the most profound ...

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

After trading city life for the foothills of the Adirondacks, I've swapped (many of) my loafers and heels for more outdoor-friendly footwear, especially for hiking. However, while I was making this ...

With temperatures now on the rise everywhere, you might start to see red flags in the weather forecast, alerting you to dangerous conditions and encouraging you to stay indoors during certain ...

Hiking is a great way to get outside. Whether you’re hiking the rim of the Grand Canyon, opting for a dog-friendly outing in your area or just looking for any excuse to get outside (in some cases, ...

Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature’s most awe-inspiring territories. The ...

The most common reasons that a hiker needs to be rescued are preventable. Those reasons include dehydration, hypothermia, heat exhaustion and getting lost. Dr. Rob Scanlon, author of the newly ...

Korin Miller is a writer specializing in general wellness and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Women’s Health, SELF, Forbes, Prevention, and more. She has a master’s degree from American ...

It wasn’t that long ago that aspiring thru-hikers had to explain what, exactly, they were doing planning to hike something like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. The kinds of distances ...

Studies show that time on the trail not only strengthens the heart and lungs but rewires the brain for... The post Why ...