Hiking at high altitudes pushes the heart to work harder to pump blood more efficiently due to the decreased oxygen levels.

Stay calm when getting lost, carrying navigation tools and familiarizing with landmarks can help you find your way back safely. Avoid exhaustion and mishaps by knowing your limits, carrying a ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s thru-hike registrations are down by nearly 30% compared to this time last year—and a look ...

Hundreds of people hiked Camelback, Piestewa Peak and South Mountain on heat warning days in 2024, an Arizona Republic data ...

Hiking is great exercise and a way to get outdoors. Visually impaired writer Caroline Butterwick considers how she and other people with disabilities can make the most of hiking, and her sense of ...

For those who spend time in Long Island’s wilds, winter can be a boon. However, extra precautions must be taken to ensure a ...