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Emergency crews used a helicopter to pull a Sedona-area hiker to safety.

Twelve trail projects will receive funding through Gov. Cuomo's NY Parks 2020 Plan.

Public indecency charges await a man spotted hiking nude in a Connecticut state park.

Meet the woman behind the definitive website on outdoorsy felines, adventurecats.org.

Brad Stapleton is a publicist during the workday, and your guide to the best trails and events of Southern California.

Our southwest trail expert explains what makes Arizona's hiking scene so great.

Snag one of these rental cabins for the perfect (cheap) Washington weekend getaway.

Think there's no good hiking near the Windy City? Think again, says our expert.

Escape America's biggest city for the trail with a little help from this AMC program manager and hiking expert.

This college student knows his way around the fells and forests of Massachusetts.

Our California experts sounds off on the best places to see redwoods and grab a post-hike brew.

Local advocates look to promote tourism in Sultan and Monroe with better access to the Cascades' big rivers.

The scenic pass to the park's eastern entrance should be snow-free for the weekend.

Environmental groups urge city council to rid the city of hard-to-recycle, single-use polystyrene foam.

NYC's 19th-century water system now offers easy-access trails and historic sites.

First responders and firefighters are prepping to fight powerful wildfires and raging whitewater this season.

California Highway Patrol's rescue team saved a woman at South Lake Tahoe.

A wet winter means a summer with abundant rattlesnakes on California's public lands. Here's how to protect your pooch.

Parts of the Prescott and Coconino National Forests now limit campfires, smoking, and shooting to help prevent wildfires.

Expert tips for avoiding heatstroke and dehydration on steamy trails.

An 18-year-old man fell from a cliff at Chantry Flat.

The cables helping hikers ascend Yosemite's iconic summit opened June 2.

Abundant snowpack leads ski resort to stay open well into the summer.

Mountain Side Gear Rental loans out camping equipment to locals and far-flung customers alike.

Opponents of the new refuge take to the courts to block construction of trails and a visitor center.

Local outdoor brands say they'll save time and money now that two of the industry's biggest trade shows are joining forces in Denver.

A city crowdsourcing photography project inspired local dad to take his kids to every last one of Boston's 300-plus parks.

Estabrook Woods preserve might soon require dog walkers to keep a tight rein on their pets.

River Forest native describes how she made it through a week lost in the Great Bear Wilderness outside Glacier National Park.

Summer is high season for these bloodsuckers.

A 38-year-old woman slipped on rocks while walking over a park waterfall.

New Bobolink Meadow Land and Water Reserve preserves 900 acres of primo habitat for grassland birds.

One trail is scheduled to open on August 12, while officials remain hopeful about a second stuck in the negotiation phase.

The writer, actor, and B&B owner dishes on his favorite trails—and the best place in town to refuel after hiking them.

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Trading your boots for a boat? Heed these hints to makes sure you’re never up a creek without a paddle.

A hotspot of ecology for everyone to enjoy

The pre-trip hub you won't want to leave.

In "A Field Guide to Losing Your Friends," a writer recalls how the national parks helped him heal from a tragedy.

OK, so you blew off your preseason training plan. Now what? Start the season right with this 10-minute-a-day workout, and you’ll be ready for the trail in no time.

Search for alligators, see a play on the trail, or visit a pictograph on these unique treks.

We can't promise that they're all good. But these five trail cocktails are all memorable.

Weather is always a trip’s biggest unknown. Wind and rain sap body heat in an instant, and a blizzard will challenge even well-equipped hikers. The solution? The right shell for the conditions.

Your warming layers can be different materials and thicknesses, but each one does the same thing: trap body-warmed air. Learn which ones are best suited to which conditions, and never be too cold—or too hot—again.

Before you can figure out how layers work, you need to know why they work—and what your body needs from them. Human thermoregulation is a complex process, and the better you understand it, the better you can harness its power.

Your baselayer is your wicking layer. It keeps you comfortable by keeping you dry, moving moisture away from your skin before it robs your body of heat. Combine natural and high-tech materials—plus common sense—to find the right layer.

Figure out what type of shirt you need by considering how hard you'll work and how your body will likely react to the climate.

Kenneth Knight, 42, survived for six days alone near the Appalachian Trail.

The Beaver State is at its best where warm weather meets cold. Here's how to make the most of it.

We hope no one went to prom with this clown.

Walk from the coast into the last of the Golden State’s grasslands by way of a forgotten route.

Getting ready to take a first timer into the wilderness can be a daunting task, but not when you’ve got the right gear and attitude.

Get to know Maine's brand new national monument with a little help from an insider.

Rescued after trying to hike 9,301-foot peak in shorts and tank top during snowstorm.

Ditch the Phoenix heat and take refuge in the mountains on this high-altitude hike.

Everyone knows Sedona's most famous rock formation. But only locals know it's best viewed from the inside out.

Tell us about your top local trail for a chance to win a free tent from Discovery Adventures.

Dream the Possibilities

Sign up for a chance to win a Helinox Chair Zero; the lightest, most packable four-legged camp chair available.

When the owner of the Mount Washington Cog Railway announced plans to build a hotel near the summit of the Northeast’s highest peak, local hiking groups went to war.

When you’re swallowed by night, the celestial show begins.

We love the power of nature as much as anyone. But sometimes, the only thing better than camping is not camping.