Such fatal encounters are extremely rare, yet residents of the Southwest tell SFGATE that nonlethal run-ins with cacti are ...

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 still just putting one foot in front of the other. One of the benefits of ...

Luray, Virginia, pairs Skyline Drive views and Shenandoah hikes with farm-to-table dining, craft distilling, cozy cabins, and the iconic Luray Caverns.

From an ultralight pack to an ultra-organized gear box, here’s the 2026 spring/summer gear I previewed at a recent outdoor trade show.

SANParks urges visitors to follow essential hiking safety tips when exploring Table Mountain National Park, including hiking ...

California's Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur is home to the iconic 80-foot McWay Falls, redwood hikes, whale watching, and Highway 1 views.

Gear up for spring camping with these REI picks, including a Yeti backpack cooler, an MSR camp stove, a Lodge cast iron pan, ...

DEC issued an advisory for the Adirondack backcountry to urge hikers to reconsider trips due to washed out bridges and flooding.

NEW MEXICO SEARCH AND RESCUE SAY THEY TYPICALLY DO 130 HIKER RESCUES EACH YEAR. LAST YEAR, THAT NUMBER WAS DOWN A BIT TO 90. REPORTER ALYSSA MUNOZ FOUND OUT WHY. THEY’RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT NAVIGATION ...

With knowledge of the route, a prepared body and mind, permits and logistics in place, and safety as an essential ...

Explore scenic hiking trails in Florida for 2026, from cypress swamps and coastal dunes to pine forests and wildlife-filled paths across the Sunshine State.