A good pair of hiking boots is a must-have for safety and comfort. If you're in the market for a new set of boots, there's an ...

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At 80 years old, Betty Kellenberger recently became the oldest woman to ever hike the entire Appalachian Trail.

Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your ...

Squishy, sloppy, slippery and soggy — muddy trails can by synonymous with spring. Avoiding the muck and walking off trail, however, can cause long-lasting damage by widening the trail or damaging ...

Frigid temperatures, shin-deep muck and relentless rain couldn’t stop Roaring Fork Valley residents Michelle Smith and ...

Last year, 73 rescues were recorded in the Kalalau area, which is the highest total in the past five years, the Kauai Fire Department told SFGATE in an email. This year, from Jan.

Despite a long stretch of very wet weather this spring, trails for hiking and mountain biking are opening back up after mud season — with some caveats. With mixed precipitation in the forecast, the ...