Routes in Canada and the USA that can be completed in 2-4 days. The advantages of each, difficulty levels, weather tips and ...

Though some people think we've moved past gorp's glory days, hiking culture, and the best hiking gear that goes with it, is ...

Reports of thru-hikers facing rejection and even detention at the U.S. border have left some backpackers questioning whether to cancel their long-planned trips.

As tourism season begins, trail crews are facing disruptions in key trail maintenance projects.

Once upon a time deciding to make a thru-hike of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail might have meant getting away from it ...

You don’t have to hike 12 miles over a High Sierra mountain pass to be a trail angel — but we did, and it was magical.

What is trail magic? Trail magic ranges from a shared snack to a ride from a stranger, rooted in goodwill and the belief that ...

A Colorado thru-hiker is establishing a new long-distance trail that traverses the northern part of Colorado. If you're looking for a new adventure this ...

There are new — but familiar — faces at the Winthrop Library. Former librarian Murray Sampson resigned at the end of June ...

An injured hiker was rescued after getting stranded off a hiking trail near Rosamond, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s ...

Kimberly “Sonflower” Jacko of Mansfield recently completed the classic 2,100-plus mile Appalachian Trail, starting at the southern terminus, Springer Mountain in Amicalola Falls State Park, Ga., north ...

An injured hiker who was left stranded was rescued by Kern County Sheriff's Office personnel after the hiker activated a distress signal northwest of Rosamond ...