If you love pristine wilderness and don't want to be encumbered by crowds, don't head to California's Sierra Nevadas — go to ...

In a month I will be visiting southern Utah and hiking to and around the Wave area of the North Coyote Buttes. I'm interested in buying a nice pair of hiking shoes for this trip and for future trips ...

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.” – Edward Abbey For most Americans, true wilderness is something not easily reached. In crowded coastal and Midwestern states, ...

A fitness hike on Hicks Haul Road and a screening of a ‘30s movie are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.

The view of Stewart Lake and Santa Fe Baldy through the trees above the lake's eastern shore. I consider patience to be among my core characteristics. To this day, my mom will brag to family, friends ...

There are few places in the Pacific Northwest where you can take a moderate hike to an alpine lake between two mountains in a beautiful wilderness area. But Green Lakes is not like other places. Found ...

Gazing at a map that shows the enormous acreage that comprises the Irvine Ranch Open Space can prompt even the most dedicated hiker or horse lover to wonder if, just maybe, they'd ever have time to ...