Love hiking with your kids or want to get started? Here are five of the best pieces of hiking gear for kids.

A 63-year-old woman fell from a popular hiking trail in Washington’s Columbia River Gorge and miraculously survived the 300-foot fall.

Looking for hiking sandals? See how Xero Shoes Z-Trail EVs stand up to the tried-and-true KEEN Newport H2s in this hiking sandal showdown.

The best hiking shoes are comfortable and supportive enough to wear all day out on the trails. Here are our top choices.

Shopping for Mother’s Day? Here are 10 gift ideas from an outdoorsy mom of two who happens to also test outdoor gear.

Brendan Carberry uses a helium balloon to offset the weight in his backpacking pack. Is this the best way to go ultralight?

While hiking in the Everglades, two hikers come across a dozen or so alligators on the trail like it’s no big deal. Watch it here.

Three guys climbed to a sacred spot—White Rock in Queensland, Australia—and it has created a lively debate online. Which side are you on?

The outdoors doesn’t care if you’re famous. Donald Glover recently shared his own embarrassing hiking mishap, proving this point.

Ever wondered how people get lost in the wild, statistically speaking? Research shows the top reasons, plus the top ways people survive.