The Park District started a free gear loan initiative, where people can check out backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking stoves ...

Discover the best backpacking trails in Iowa, from the rolling Loess Hills to the rugged Yellow River State Forest.

Two well-prepared hikers who recently endured a harrowing rescue on Mount Washington have spoken out about their ordeal, ...

Clocking in at less than two miles, this steep trail leads to a beautiful overlook and it's why it's the most romantic hiking ...

Dress in Layers When it comes to hiking in cold weather, dressing in layers is your best defense against the elements. The ...

Kathryn McKee and her hiking partner huddled in the darkness, waiting for a search team to make its way through subzero ...

A survey of PCT thru-hikers found a big leap in costs in recent years. Surveys of the Appalachian and Continental Divide ...

Take a romantic hike an easy paved trail around the town of Fountain Hill's world-famous fountain this Valentine's Day.

Two Massachusetts hikers got lost in waist-deep snow in whiteout conditions on Mount Washington, the tallest mountain in the ...

Gear is a generous Valentine’s Day gift. Picking something other than the usual chocolate, flowers, or booze shows that you ...

While Telegraph Pass is commonly used as a highway pass for Interstate Eight through the Gila Mountains, these very same ...