Itching to get out onto the trails? Check out our list of hiking essentials, designed to keep you safe and maximize comfort as you plod through the wilderness. It's always important to have the right ...

When it comes to outdoor activities, hiking has one of the lowest barriers to entry out there. It’s almost free (minus the transportation cost to get to the trail), doesn’t require much know-how and ...

Whether you’re planning a pleasant day hike or a big mission, forgetting snacks or bug spray can force you to turn back early. Overpacking can be just as inconvenient once you’re struggling up an ...

Hiking is basically walking in the woods — putting one foot in front of the other while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Just about anyone can do it, and you don’t need a lot of gear to get started.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Earlier this spring, on a hiking path in the middle of ...

With incidents like those in mind, this week the Department of Environmental Conservation sent out a reminder: If you need a checklist, they’ve got one. The DEC’s “10 Hiking Essentials” list is a ...

Ladies and gentlemen, the warm weather is nearly upon us and so are lengthier days. This means it's time to get outside and enjoy the many benefits of Mother Nature. Of course, epic outdoor adventures ...

No backpacking checklist is complete without these 11 items.

With changes in daylight and temperature leading hikers in need of rescue on trails, the DEC wants those heading out for a hike to know about its "10 Hiking Essentials" list of things to carry to stay ...