The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s thru-hike registrations are down by nearly 30% compared to this time last year—and a look ...

However, if you are new to backpacking, you may not know that there is a bit of a debate in the hiking community about the differences between backpacking and thru-hiking. As a long-time hiking ...

When our trail columnist first started sliding silicone spacers between his toes, friends chuckled. But now these little separators are getting the moment they deserve.

Hiking can be a blast, but it won’t be if you're struggling every few feet. Here’s how to get ready for trekking, from easy day hikes to the longest thru-hikes in the world.

Zhen Jin, left, and Fang Liu recently traveled from their home in Canada to celebrate their marriage by hiking the entire ...

The Buckeye Trail hopes to become the 12th National Scenic Trail in the country, joining such revered hiking routes as the ...