The outdoor boom that began during the pandemic has had staying power. Since 2020, the number of people visiting state and ...

Tim and Esther Keiderling were found dead this week after attempting to scale Mount Katahdin in Maine over the weekend, after ...

Once reserved for mountain towns, iron-rung climbing courses called via ferratas are showing up in places like Columbus, Ohio ...

Imagine hiking Colorado’s beautiful trails and suddenly coming face-to-face with a mountain lion. What should you do? This ...

What began as a fun Memorial Day trip through New York’s Adirondack High Peaks for a group of friends turned into another kind of trip.

As Memorial Day has passed, marking the unofficial start of the summer season, the New York State Department of Health is ...

Make sure someone knows your itinerary: when and where you'll be hiking, as well as when you will be done. Know your limitations. Don't attempt a hike that may be too difficult for your abilities.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — This past week, the Las Vegas Valley saw extreme early-season heat, with temperatures soaring into the mid 90s and breaking two records. While the warm weather can certainly ...

Within 20 minutes, ten New York State Department of Conservation ... Additional winter hiking safety tips can be found on DEC’s website. A ranger patrolling Plainfield State Forest in December ...

AND STATE OFFICIALS IN NEW YORK URGING EVERYONE TO BE PREPARED FOR THE CHANGING WINTER CONDITIONS. NBC5'S BENNY NEZAJ HAS SOME SAFETY TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND. NEW YEARS DAY HIKING IS UNDERWAY HERE AT ...

Let’s look at the data, the benefits of hiking, and helpful tips to keep in mind the next time you hit the trails. Hiking is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends, with a 122% surge in ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) - New York officials are asking hikers to be prepared when they head out to the high peaks. The Department of Environmental Conservation says recreators need snow and ice ...