In his latest book, The Joy of Hiking: Hiking the Trailmaster Way, author and hiking enthusiast, John McKinney reveals how you can get the most out of your time on the trail. Larry talks with John ...

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 ...

Insta-relaxation move: Lace up your shoes and head out for a hike. It’s one of the best mini vacations you can take. “No matter how far you’re going, the pace, the weather, the trail— there is always ...

Tony Nester is a wilderness survival instructor who has called the outdoors his office for more than two decades. He has written books on survival training, worked with movie stars, and offered advice ...

Lp Kiatoukaysy sets out to hike the 93-mile Wonderland Trail from a trailhead last summer at Mount Rainier National Park. REI has sessions available for those just starting out hiking or who want to ...

I’m pleased to return to the Independent, covering outdoor recreation and resuming the column I wrote for a number of years. Thanks to the new ownership and management for inviting me back. If you’re ...

Second only to gear, food is the most difficult thing for backpackers to get right. Follow these recommendations on amounts, types, and overnight storage to avoid learning the hard way. My experience ...