Lovers of thru-hikes are now making their way across large stretches of the U.S., in what amount to slow-moving ultramarathons in some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. The grueling, ...

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Highlander, an international long-distance hiking initiative, is coming to Kalispell at the end of September for its first ever event in Montana. A Croatian backpacking company, Highlander organizes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Continental Divide ...

Chelsey Evans, 30, didn't want to give up her active lifestyle when she became a mom. She and her own mother, 51, decided to tackle a long-distance hike and overnight camp, together – with her baby.

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View of the Pacific Crest Trail approaching Indian Canyon in the Angeles National Forest - Noah Sauve/Getty Images The United States is very much a land of hiking. With its vast size — much of it ...

I knew after only a few miles of my 96-mile hike in Scotland that I didn't do a good job packing. I couldn't believe I forgot to bring basic items like a water bladder, blister pads, and knee brace. I ...

(CNN) — The slow approach to travel has never been more important. From overtourism to taking multiple flights, rushing from A to B isn’t just stressful, it can be environmentally damaging. Which is ...

If your summer legs are itching for a big adventure, look no further than the Oregon coast. While Oregon’s long mountain treks get all the attention, the coastal trail networks offer a bounty to hardy ...