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 ...

When the Wilderness Act was signed into law in 1964, the thought was that it would preserve a distinct form of recreation – the sort of long trips that had hikers or hunters disappearing into the ...

As the seasons shift and the weather continues to warm, you may be starting to plan out the hikes you hope to go on this spring and summer. To make it easy for you, the local conservation group Oregon ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Continental Divide ...

Summit County has some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in the country. It’s what draws visitors to the county year-round. There is a seemingly endless number of trails to explore. But ...