Hiking

Taking your family on an antler hike puts a new twist on spring day hikes and sharpens everyone’s abilities to observe what’s around them…

One of the hottest trends in hiking and backpacking over the past few years has been the shift toward going ultralight on the trail. Typically, this…

Hiking is perhaps the perfect activity—physically challenging for the body, an opportunity to overcome fear and hesitation, and access to some…

Whether you’re an experienced outdoorsman, or just looking to get out of the city for an afternoon, the hiking trails of Pennsylvania are both…

There is no better time to hit the trail than late summer/early fall. Trails really open up once the kids head back to school, leaving trails…

Years ago, our Scout troop headed out on a weekend backpacking trip. And while the troop leaders warned the boys (and their parents) not to wear…

If you’ve been on a vacation to an outdoor destination in the past few years, you’ve likely noticed a new phenomenon: cycle paths, single…

After a long winter, you’re no doubt itching to get back on your favorite trails, and inspired to explore new ones. But are you spring hiking…

Thick forests, thriving wildlife, and year-round rustic beauty—Pennsylvania offers unique hiking opportunities for the beginner. It…

The thrill of rock climbing is truly singular—a tale of operating both with and against nature in a single moment, stretching yourself to…

Trying to choose the perfect gift for the hikers on your holiday list can be a tough assignment, simply because there are so many fun items to choose…

Bummed that the summer hiking trails will soon be covered in white? That’s okay…it’s snowshoeing season! Snowshoeing is a great…

If you’re one of those hikers or backpackers who puts away your outdoor gear for the winter, you really are missing out on one of the most…

It’s September, and the coming of fall equals an abundance of autumnal harvest…in the woods. Foraging is currently all the rage at top…

As the leaves start falling from the trees and the winter chill starts to roll in, the crowds and pesky bugs dissipate from the hiking trails. And if…