Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s still just putting one foot in front of the other. One of the benefits of ...

Hiking is an exciting and adventurous experience, even more so for a new hiker. It’s important to remember the fundamental hiking 101 tips like starting with easy trails, getting the right gear, ...

When it comes to tackling the trails, footwear is one of your most important pieces of equipment. After all, the best hiking shoes are what stands between you and rocks, scree, and roots as you walk — ...

In his famous posthumously published 1862 essay “Walking,” Henry David Thoreau admitted that, while spending time wandering outdoors is among mankind’s noblest of pursuits, it also “will no doubt ...

Fall hiking can be a unique and exciting experience. Thanks to the vibrant foliage, crisp air and smaller crowds than might be around during summer, fall is a prime time to lace up one’s boots and hit ...

Nothing can ruin a good hike like a painful blister or a soggy sock. Preventing such disasters starts with choosing the right hiking sock. “For me, I can easily ruin a beautiful hike by wearing the ...

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As the weather warms up, many Virginians are hitting the trails. With this in mind, check out these safe hiking tips from the National Park Service. Whether you’re heading on a ...