The thru-hiking community has plenty of life lessons to share. All that walking is bound to teach you something. Here’s some hiker wisdom.

A man in the wilderness near Vancouver found out what happens when tech fails you while hiking. The trail Google Maps led him on didn’t exist.

Park Rangers in Guadalupe National Park are continuing their search for a missing 71-year-old man. This is one of many cases this year.

November might hardly seem like the time to start planning your 2024 thru-hikes, but permits have opened for some of the longest trails.

A Park Ranger shares what it’s like to spend a day in the life and answers the question of what do park rangers do.

To continue hiking into the cold weather, add some layers, do some extra planning, and you can enjoy hiking late into the year.

10-year-old Elizabeth and 8-year-old Landon have hiked over 1,000 miles in their quest to join the exclusive Great Smoky Mountains National Park 900 Miler Club.

The Appalachian Trail is one of the most epic outdoor adventures. However, not everyone can take six months off for a backpacking trip. Here are some short alternatives.

A hiker in GSMNP captured video of a black bear aggressively following them, and it serves as a reminder for bear safety.

The best member of the Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue team may be a mule. Find out about the critical rule the animal plays.