Hiking up or down a steep slope places considerable demands on your muscles and joints.
Hiking during hunting season adds a layer of risk to your journey.
A trail is a scar on the landscape, albeit a minor one. Where there is a trail, you should use it - not wander away from it.
Taking home your trash is one of the easiest ways to show respect for the land upon which you tread.
The mission of the Leave No Trace (LNT) program is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation.
For beginning hikers, the two most important hiking habits to develop are: 1) start slowly, and 2) walk rhythmically.
A day hike requires minimal equipment and can be as simple as choosing a hike and hitting the trail.
When most of us think "desert," we think "heat." It is important to plan your hikes around keeping cool.
Water. From beginning to end, from one moment to the next, water is the most important factor in a hike through arid country.
Although the risk of an encounter with a bear is low, there are no guarantees of your safety.
Adequate trip planning and preparation will help you accomplish trip goals safely and enjoyably, while simultaneously minimizing damage to the land.
Plan by choosing a careful route and a good technique.
