The Appalachian Trail is a huge undertaking even for seasoned hikers. Some athletes love the challenge and have set records for the fastest completion time.

Major U.S. long-distance trails face unprecedented challenges in 2026, with border security closures shortening routes, low snowpack accelerating melt, and park-specific permit requirements adding ...

Climbing into the mountains northeast of Tucson, the Sky Island Scenic Byway offers a 27-mile escape from the desert heat, ...

There’s a whole other Arizona hiding beneath your feet, and most people drive right past it without ever knowing it exists.

Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois is the kind of place that makes you question everything you thought you knew ...

This scenic kayak trail in Arizona offers incredible views without the tough climb. Here’s why it’s better than a hike.

One week before Earth Day, on April 15, the Department of Homeland Security convened a Zoom call with the Arizona Trail Association to explain that the agency had ordered the southernmost mile of the ...

The Department of Homeland Security has closed the southernmost mile of the Arizona National Scenic Trail for border wall construction. The closure will permanently block public access to the trail's ...

Certain Phoenix hiking trails will close starting Mother's Day for a few days with temperatures over 100 degrees. Here's where.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Whether you’re heading out for a short hike or a long day on the trails, a Valley dietitian says the right snacks can help keep your energy up. Jamie Miller, a registered ...