The most important rule about hiking is to "hike your own hike." In other words, there's no set way to hike, as long as you follow the Leave No Trace principles. Some take it slow, some keep up the ...

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From fully-featured gear haulers to ultralight backpacks, here are the best 15 to 30-li ...

Hiking is basically walking in the woods — putting one foot in front of the other while enjoying the beautiful scenery. You don’t need much gear to day hike, but you do need the right gear. The 10 ...

This summer, escape the crowds at some of the nation’s most popular parks by heading into the backcountry on a day hike. By Lauren Sloss In case you haven’t heard, national parks in the United States ...