The Santa Barbara County chaparral shrublands form my best-loved hiking region, also called Los Padres National Forest.

I initially thought overnight transportation would be the ... where I spotted the occasional backpacker among mostly locals. I liked Roggwil, a small village near Zurich, more than almost any ...

We tested 12 pairs of hiking socks to see which will actually keep your feet blister-free. Here are the only two pairs we ...

Wildland Trekking has just announced four new trips on the beloved John Muir Trail, all of which come with permits. Here’s ...

An elderly man who was stuck on a trail near Highway 1 in Marin County was rescued by emergency crews over the weekend, ...

Before testing backpacking quilts ... you can attach it to a higher r-value sleeping pad for just enough warmth overnight. Another option for this quilt is to use it to layer and add extra ...

This message came from New Hampshire Fish & Game after enthusiastic leaf peepers flooded the state's most popular trails such ...

If you're looking to enjoy the outdoors, autumn weather and fall foliage, check out one of these state parks within 2 hours of OKC.

The Damara Trail is the ultimate destination for both 'soft adventurers' and seasoned hikers looking for a new way to explore ...

Austin King’s fingers were frozen and he couldn’t see clearly in the fog as he stood alone atop 11,000-foot Eagle Peak in ...

Whether it’s a road trip or a plane ride, a good travel pillow will seriously change the game for this leg of the journey.

Wise began hiking between 2006 and 2008 ... like being forced to stay overnight on the trail. "It's important to be prepared for that," said Lilly. This story was updated to add new information.