Hiking

I was one mile into the second 5-mile hike for the day, completing

The short phrase of "tread lightly", is high on the code of ethics of veteran h

Have you stayed the course on the promise you made as the New Year was born? For many, statistics show that the New Year's resolution promise is broken by the end of January.

Cold weather hiking and backpacking is a great way to spend a day in the winter outdoors

Cold, snowy weather drives some hikers into their homes to stoke the fires until spring.

Dillard Mill, near Viburnum, Mo., is a perfect picture waiting to be taken.

The idea of hiking or backpacking in the cold can be daunting, as the wind can be biting, the snow can be deep and working up a sweat on your hike can result in feeling chilled to the bone once you stop moving to rest.

Climbing a 14’er is – no doubt – on your bucket list. Some of the most beautiful landscapes are at high altitudes, and there is nothing quite as rewarding as the majestic mountain views from on top of the world. But it takes more than the right hiking gear, sheer will and determination to get to the top. Before you cross this one off the list, let’s talk about how to prepare yourself for the risks of altitude sickness.