My essential goal in writing these columns is to entice people into turning their backs on the seductive sea and to face the great interior, the Santa Barbara County backcountry. She’s a very raw ...

One of the best things about San Francisco is its proximity to wild, untouched green spaces. This park is one of the more ...

Hike: Moderate-to-strenuous 6.5-mile loop day hike down into and then ascending Blue Canyon. You will need a second vehicle, or a bike, to complete the 3.5 miles of East Camino Cielo and its dirt road ...

A trail that passes miles of burned trees leads to an unburned land of high mountain lakes in central Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness Area. It's a magical place, with sweeping views of the big ...

The Chatham Historical Society is organizing a hike at the former site of Camp Wopowog on Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. The camp site is now owned by the DEEP and is a Wild Life Management Area. The hike ...

A seasoned camper and travel writer shares the best gifts for camping lovers, hikers, backpackers, and other outdoor ...

Until last year, gaining access to one of the most challenging hikes in the Camp Verde area was an iffy venture. Although the Ryal Canyon Trail terminus is right off Salt Mine Road just a few miles ...

It’s only a little over a 500-foot climb to the zenith of the Verde Vista Loop. But getting there is trickier than it looks. The trail, which was completed in 2021, is tethered to the still under ...

A Boston Terrier dog stands with its front paws on the edge of a kayak in a lake near Banff, Alberta. Getting outside, with your dog in tow, is a joyful way to go on a hike, paddle, or camping trip.