hiking

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

The tranquility of the Garden of the Gods in southern Illinois can quickly turn unsettling. Two hikers found that out the hard way, and their story is one to share.

Seeing red painted on a tree while hiking in the woods should lead to immediate concerns about your chosen route.

Many of us consider our dogs a part of the family, and want to bring our dogs on an adventure with us. This list looks at places where you can do just that. This puts a focus on Iowa City.

Tucked away in Bayfield County, there’s a trail that leads to a stunning waterfall—and you can even walk behind it.

A recent warning from Oregon’s Parks Service reveals alarming new hazards that hikers across the U.S. should keep in mind.

Don't even think about trying to find this tree unless you're willing to do hard time.

Are you up for a weekend trip? If so, I have an idea in the Ozarks where one hike will take you by 6 sweet waterfalls and they're not hard to reach at all.

Iowa state parks and forests invite you to join the second annual First Day Hike Challenge.