Upgrade your kit with the best hiking gear Outdoor Life editors keep coming back to after field-testing over thousands of ...

Nasrieen Habib started hiking groups for Muslim women and Somali families in Minnesota to enjoy outdoor activities.

Think hiking season is over as soon as the leaves fall? Think again. For a dedicated group of year-round hikers, fall and early spring — often called the “shoulder seasons” — offer some of the best ...

As Colorado’s first major snows settle over the peaks, we are nearing the end of the hiking season. While there are still ...

Officials said they hope Rocky Neck State Park will be able to reopen this week, but the hiking trail system will remain ...

"This also is a good trail for backpacking as well ... "A natural arch is formed by wind and rain erosion. And a natural bridge, so there are two differences. A natural arch formed by wind ...

There's a comfortable rain boot for every traveler on our list—whether you want something stylish that won't spoil a nice outfit, a durable shoe for outdoor hiking adventures, or a warm ...

Getty Images/iStockphoto A woman was hiking by herself when she slipped ... first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets & pants, and a knife,” officials said. Franconia Ridge is about a 70 ...

Unlike hiking or snow boots that have been treated with a durable water-repellent finish, rain boots are made from fully waterproof materials like plastic or vulcanized rubber. They tend to lack ...

This simplified, lightweight rain jacket is made with a breathable three-layer Gore-Tex shell that keeps you dry and comfortable while hiking, and it can be rolled up and packed away easily when ...

Below, find nostalgic anoraks, hardshell hiking jackets, and everything in between. While you’re here, I’ve also written guides to the best women’s parkas and rain boots. Update on October ...

Outdoor Life editors and writers have tested a ton of backpacks over the years, and these are our top picks. While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have ...