Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s ...

Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...

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 ...

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The best hiking daypack is an essential piece of outdoor gear for day-long adventures on the trail. Heading out to take on a bite-sized adventure, whether you’re close to home or traveling, is more ...

First Day Hikes, a national initiative, encourages couch potatoes to get outdoors and explore the beauty of the state park system on New Year’s Day. Walking or hiking offers a chance to exercise, ...

While some Long Islanders will be spending the first day of the new year nursing a hangover, others are participating in a growing tradition: a First Day Hike. The guided hikes are a way to start the ...