Beating the alarm clock is great, but staying safe and comfortable on the trail takes a lot more than an early start ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Planning your first thru-hike? Here is how to train, pick a trail, pack the right gear, fuel your body and build in rest days ...

Sunshine and mountain air lure people to hiking trails in summer. But high temperatures pose risks. From the wrong time of ...

From Midwestern grasslands to mountain peaks in Glacier National Park, this train route strings together northern U.S. hiking ...