The Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service manage more public lands than the Parks ...

Hiking is Different from Summer Hiking Winter hiking is not just summer hiking with a bit of snow. The trails become more challenging as snow and ice can make paths slippery and difficult to navigate.

Get ready! If you are planning a trip to a national park or two or three this spring or summer, you may have more concerns ...

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Hiking during the summer can feel like walking across a hot Korean barbecue grill with a blow torch aimed at your face. Here are some tips to keep hikers safe from heat exhaustion and dehydration ...

That's a significant part of Whistler Blackcomb's allure as a summer hiking destination. A portion of the resort's winter lift infrastructure remains active during the warmer months, making it quick ...

They’re happy to tote tents, sleeping bags, and camera lenses, and unlike even the most beloved of human hiking partners, a llama never complains on the trail.

Avoid hiking in slot canyons when thunderstorms are in the area ... Virtually tied with Zion, the Grand Canyon logged 4.91 ...

You can also access detailed weather reports to make sure you won't be hiking into a massive afternoon thunderstorm. If your summer or fall plans include epic hikes that'll take you to remote ...

While the nights can get chilly, the summer days are mild, with temperatures hovering in the 70s and 80s. Enjoy rafting, biking and hiking, as you take in the beautiful views. (Getty Images ...

Powder turns are the holy grail—fields of wildflowers and crisp alpine lakes might be the next best thing. At these six ski ...