Itching to get out onto the trails? Check out our list of hiking essentials, designed to keep you safe and maximize comfort as you plod through the wilderness. It's always important to have the right ...

Are you a keen solo hiker, or thinking about spending more time walking on your own? People who hike solo, or go solo backpacking, talk about many benefits, such as feeling more fully immersed in ...

Professional mountain guides share their top tips for staying safe on fall and winter hikes—plus the hiking gear they suggest for every trek. Shop hiking boots, trekking poles, cozy base layers, and ...

Outdoor hardware and walking accessories have proliferated beyond head torches and compasses. Sometimes that's for the better, sometimes for the worse. For the better because the useful items help ...

Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s still just putting one foot in front of the other. One of the benefits of ...

Whether you’re a beginner or an Adirondack 46er, being prepared is the first step toward a safe and enjoyable hike. But wearing proper clothing and sturdy, comfortable footwear is just the start.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – The Carolinas offer a variety of hiking options. You can hike a mountain or near water, but the key to hiking is to be prepared. “Start local. You have Parris Mountain State ...

Outdoorsy types look forward to the summertime for the warm weather, backyard barbecues, and sunny skies just like the rest, but the main event for the mountain lovers among us? The official kickoff ...

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There's nothing more reliable than a paper map, and these durable, waterproof trail options from National Geographic will give you insights to your surroundings as you hike. Covering national parks in ...

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