Last month, a bear ate my friend’s tent, sleeping bag, food, and everything she had inside. A few days later, she invited me to go wilderness camping with her in upstate New York’s bear country. First ...

As some of America’s most famous parks feel the strain of their own popularity, places like the Bob Marshall Wilderness ...

When: Interviews are now being conducted. There will be an all-day information and training session from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sat., June 4. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Where: U.S ...

Carbondale-based Wilderness Workshop will lead 17 hikes from late June through September as part of its annual program to acquaint people with existing and proposed wilderness areas. This year’s ...

If you’ve ever had to catch your breath on an uphill stretch of trail or if your legs have felt sore after a hike, you know that hiking is a workout. You’ve also likely experienced some of the health ...

Summer may be coming to a close, but the calendar is flipping into the fall season. September is a great month to be in the mountains, when tourists thin out and the weather stays warm. Fall colors ...

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 ...

Would you reply to this help-wanted ad? “Wilderness enthusiasts needed to help maintain, preserve, and protect the Wilderness Areas in Eagle and Summit counties. Pay is nonexistent, job satisfaction ...

When the itch to “get out of Dodge” hits Arizona city-dwelling hikers, sometimes all it takes to scratch it is a free afternoon and a short drive. Spanning 9,951 acres of backcountry a few miles ...