A hike is often the quiet promise tucked inside a bigger adventure. You imagine panoramic views, fresh air, and that ...

Finding the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life can feel overwhelming. From high-tech gear to simple ...

Dogs descend from wild wolves, but they're far from being self-sufficient in nature by themselves. Search and rescue can help ...

Although we love the durability and support of a good pair of hiking boots, many hikers these days are leaning toward lighter, more flexible low-top shoes as their go-to hiking kicks. And as the ...

It wasn’t that long ago that aspiring thru-hikers had to explain what, exactly, they were doing planning to hike something like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. The kinds of distances ...

To Gore-Tex or not to Gore-Tex? That is the question. Consider the terrain and environment you’ll hike in. If you live in a high-rainfall geography, like the Pacific Northwest, then a GTX (an ...

More than 50 educators from across the county came together for an outdoor workshop at the Chautauqua Lake Central School ...

By all means, hike with friends as a way of spending time with them. I do. But hike alone to spend time with yourself and the forest, to enjoy a thought uninterrupted by email, social media or a ...

October, I was pretty excited to put on my snowshoes. I made one trip out to Todd Lake from Dutchman Flat before the […] ...