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 ...

Hiking is rewarding, but you should take some basic safety precautions ahead of your trek. Love nature? Hate cardio machines? Hiking is the answer. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, there ...

A hike is often the quiet promise tucked inside a bigger adventure. You imagine panoramic views, fresh air, and that ...

The D.C. area has hundreds of miles of trails for hikers of all skill levels to enjoy. But the American Hiking Society is encouraging hikers to check out their list of 10 essentials before heading out ...

I must admit that my column on “Hiking Safety” was remiss on several fronts. And readers from all over New York (and all the way to North Carolina, Kentucky and much of New England), sent me emails ...

With incidents like those in mind, this week the Department of Environmental Conservation sent out a reminder: If you need a checklist, they’ve got one. The DEC’s “10 Hiking Essentials” list is a ...

You’ve planned your route, broken-in hiking shoes, and found a backpack that doesn’t rub your shoulders to the point of wanting to punt it into a lake. The hiking agenda is ready, but did you pack ...

To ensure a successful trip, equip yourself with the right backpack. Selecting the perfect bag involves considering its size and fit. Understanding the benefits of these features will help you make an ...

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Got a late summer hiking trip planned? Good idea! Just make sure you don't leave the house unprepared — a common mistake among casual trekkers. You may think all you need is a great pair of shoes or ...

While the pandemic years were trying, at best, they gave us time to recognize, reevaluate and, in some instances, readjust the undesirable patterns we might have fallen into. One benefit to our ...

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Hiking during the summer is a very popular pastime. In fact, here in Germany ‘Volksmarching’ is one of biggest summertime social activities. Leann Fraka and LaShaun Chappell ...