Tips, for Beginner Hikers. Hiking is not only great exercise, it can also improve your mood and overall health. .

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 ...

Heather Balogh Rochfort, the woman behind the adventure blog JustaColoradoGal.com, was once a dance specialist whose interest in nature fell well short of obsession. But now she’s the author of ...

If you’re looking to merge invigorating fresh air and non-boring cardio, you might want to hit the trails. And if you’re not exactly outdoorsy, a guide to hiking for beginners can be just what you ...

In 30 days, I have climbed nearly 130,000 feet. If I were in Manhattan, rather than heading south through Montana and Idaho along the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), I could have easily done the same ...

You don't need much to go for a hike. You can enjoy nature whether you're at a national park or on a neighborhood stroll. But before you head out, you'll want to consider your route, a couple of ...

Contact this contributing writer at [email protected]. Give backpacking a try MetroParks Intro to Backpacking, Aug. 26, 6-8:30 p.m., Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark: Learn about gear, food, trip ...

The first time I took my sister backpacking, I let her mostly pack for herself. I gave her some tips and answered questions, but mostly let her succeed or fail on her own. For the most part, she did ...

Kathryn Miles is the author of four books, including Quakeland: On the Road to America’s Next Devastating Earthquake. But backpacking doesn’t have to be a months-long, bank-account-draining ...

The GO Heights program, sponsored by Harker Heights Parks and Recreation, offered a program Sept. 1 featuring Texas Master Naturalist Nichole Smith, who presented a program on backpacking for ...

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