Gaiters (vital for river crossings and winter conditions) ...

People are starting to flock to the Cascades near Leavenworth, Washington, to enjoy the nice weather. And as water in nearby ...

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and ...

Modern-day Missoula is outdoorsy, artistic and musical, with university roots that bring energy to its downtown.

The U.S. National Park System offers an unmatched array of hiking experiences that cater to seasoned backpackers and casual ...

An elderly hiker from Illinois was fatally injured after falling from a ledge in Kaaterskill Wild Forest; his family finds ...

If you're interested in a laid-back return to nature with wonderful hikes, this small New York town might be the vacation ...

While hiking a quiet trail near Estes Park, Colorado, 34-year-old nature enthusiast Katie Wilmer froze when a dark, shadowy figure darted across the path. “At first I thought it was a small bear cub,” ...

This article on the wilderness areas along the Buffalo National River is the eighth in a series commemorating the 40th ...

Emergency responders trekked around 4 miles through water and dense forest to rescue a hiker who may have broken her ankle in ...

On Sunday around 5:30 pm, a heavy rainstorm produced a flash flooding at the Pocket Wilderness hiking area. This afternoon’s ...

A father hiking with his teenage son at Wahkeena Falls told KATU he came across a rattle snake and had to stop other hikers ...