When climbing a mountain, it's important to prepare yourself, to avoid altitude sickness. Here's what you need to know before ...

Cooler mornings are a welcome change from the sweltering Arkansas heat, making October one of my favorite months to exercise outdoors. Places like Mount Magazine and Petit Jean State Park offer ...

A lifelong hiker shares 15 hiking gear must-haves he always packs before hitting the trail. Shop good-to-have accessories and ...

With several serious hiking safety incidents occurring nationally and in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge recently, two prominent search and rescue teams operating in the Gorge are encouraging visitors this ...

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — Big Bend National Park is entering its peak season for hiking from mid-November 2023 until April 2024. If you’re planning on visiting and hiking the trails, it’s ...

Winter in the backcountry has its own quiet charms: Leafless trees allow for unobstructed views, and uncrowded overlooks mean the trails belong to you. Our writer spent four days learning how to brave ...

The number of mountain-hiking accidents in Switzerland has doubled in the past 15 years, according to new data from Suva, the ...