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 ...

After decades of guiding along Europe’s longest glacier, Aletsch, Swiss guide Dominique Balmer has seen all sorts of hiking ...

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, ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - South Carolina State Parks are continuing the “First Day Hikes” after a large turnout for the New Year’s Day hike. First Day Hikes will now be on the first of every month at ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To start the new year in a healthy way and to enjoy the great outdoors, join in Maryland's version of the national First Day Hikes initiative at one of its great state parks. Here's more about the ...