Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not everyone would enjoy hiking alone in nature as much as our author does. For years, he has spent days and even weeks outdoors ...

I was hiking alone in Boulder this past spring when a man came toward me on the trail, a jagged, baseball-sized rock in each hand. He was in his sixties, I guessed, the same age as me, and he wore ...

On the fifth day, a dead seal washes up on the beach in front of where we’ve pitched our tent. We’re on a remote and beautiful stretch of coast called Nissen Bight, at the extreme northwest tip of ...

Solo hiking can bring quiet, focus and freedom. But it also requires judgment, preparation and knowing when to turn back A hiker on Noonmark Mountain in the Adirondacks. Solo hiking is common across ...

This story has been updated to add more information. If you’re hoping to start off 2025 on the right foot — or the left foot, for that matter — a New Year’s Day hike is just the thing. A few hours’ ...

Engage children in nature by turning hikes into scavenger hunts with themes like colors or counting. Utilize technology like nature apps and GPS for interactive learning and exploration. Plan hikes ...

TRAVELBOOK author Robin Hartmann regularly embarks on long, sometimes multi-week hikes in his free time. While he enjoys being around people in everyday life, he prefers to spend his time in nature ...