For the best winter landscapes, take on snowy trails like Mazama Ridge in Washington or the Gorham Mountain Loop in Maine.

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 ...

October, I was pretty excited to put on my snowshoes. I made one trip out to Todd Lake from Dutchman Flat before the […] ...

Imagine wandering through a living tapestry of sawgrass marshes, hardwood hammocks, and mangrove tunnels where flashes of ...

Those looking to go for a hike this month will have access to a number of nature preserves across Orange County, like the Saddleback Wilderness, alongside trails that are open to the public 7 days a ...

The view of Stewart Lake and Santa Fe Baldy through the trees above the lake's eastern shore. I consider patience to be among my core characteristics. To this day, my mom will brag to family, friends ...

I set off mid-afternoon into the Linville Gorge Wilderness near Morganton, North Carolina. Right from the trailhead I found dense groves of mountain laurel with bouquets of delicate pink flowers, as ...

I have to admit that I love hiking the Narrows Zion National Park! It has all the elements making for an unforgettable e ...

Escape the crowds and hike to Michigan’s most beautiful hidden lakes. Peaceful trails, clear water, and unforgettable natural ...

Hikers are getting sick with norovirus in the wilderness. A CDC investigation finds poor hygiene along the Pacific Crest Trail — and other outdoor settings — is to blame. Norovirus is highly ...

Marissa Ortega-Welch is the creator and host of KALW/NPR’s “How Wild,” a podcast about wilderness, how it’s changing, and what that says about humans. You can follow her on Instagram @howwildpodcast.