43+ min ago   (287+ words) Home » Science » Emma Gatewood: The 67-Year-Old Woman Who Hiked the Appalachian Trail Solo with Nearly Nothing Gatewood’s footwear was equally unconventional; she wore canvas Keds, an ordinary sneaker, and wore out seven pairs over her 146-day trek, during which she…...

8+ hour, 25+ min ago   (136+ words) “Almost didn’t make it to this birthday,” Hanson wrote in her Instagram post sharing the video. “‘Go on a hike,’”’ they said. It’ll be fun, they said... [My] life flashed before my eyes. And YES, I KNOW I did basically…...

12+ hour, 41+ min ago   (443+ words) By Gail Newbold — When a friend mentioned she’d been enjoying the new West Davis Corridor bike path, I made a note to give it a try. Memorial Day seemed to be the perfect occasion and my husband agreed. This multi-use trail…...

11+ hour, 46+ min ago   (473+ words) A group of hikers in Montana came across a frightening sight: a grizzly bear. Considered an extremely dangerous animal, the hikers managed to escape their inevitable end. The bear, meanwhile, presented itself as a lovely creature, pulling the strings on…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (387+ words) Views from Mount Sanitas, Boulder At 6,843 feet above Boulder, sunrise on Mount Sanitas feels like a private performance staged above the city. For generations of Boulder residents, climbing Mount Sanitas has been more than a hike. It is a ritual,…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago   (725+ words) An experienced hiker undertaking a solo expedition through Wyoming left behind a haunting and heartbreaking journal documenting how an unexpected accident resulted in his death. Presbyterian minister Mike Turner had set out on a spiritual pilgrimage and hiking trip in…...

10+ hour, 37+ min ago   (347+ words) There's a proposal quietly — very, very quietly, very hush-hush — working its way through the National Park Service that could let a private company build its own road straight into Yosemite. No waiting at the gate, no scrambling for parking, no…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago   (38+ words) • Scenic Landscapes — Natural beauty across all seasons • Wildlife and Nature — Flora, fauna, and ecosystems • Recreation and Activities — Hiking, surfing, camping, and more • People in Parks — Enjoying parks responsibly and sustainably • California History — Cultural and historic sites in parks...

12+ hour, 16+ min ago   (345+ words) Most people who set out to walk more than two thousand miles of mountain footpath carry a tent, a sleeping bag, a compass, and a map at the very least. Emma...

15+ hour, 44+ min ago   (270+ words) In 2024, my family and I took a road trip that became one of those experiences I knew I would remember for years. My brother and his wife came to visit us on Long Island, New York, and together we decided…...