(NEWS10) — On October 1, two hikers became lost at night while hiking Sleeping Beauty Mountain in Fort Ann. They did not have headlamps, maps, food, water or hiking equipment. The Department of ...

Participation in almost all forms of outdoor recreation and physical activities increased dramatically during the pandemic, but in some sports those gains have lasted, and one of the most profound ...

Despite having both hips replaced, Mehoopany native Gwen Buchanan made her dream of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail a reality. Last summer at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, local resident Gwen ...

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I teach three to five Backpacking 101 seminars every year. The first one that I conducted I planned on doing an hour-long seminar with the first 45 minutes I’d talk and then hold a 15-minute Q&A at ...

Whether you plan to explore the Grand Canyon, hike the Himalayas or stay closer to home, wandering our beautiful Badlands, developing the basics of backpacking is the first step you should take to ...

Brown bears abound in the summer, so it’s important to set up a bear-safe campsite when backpacking. Bears have a nose that’s 100 times more sensitive than a human’s and if they find food, they’ll ...

Wintry weather didn't stop a recent learning opportunity at Wildcat Bluff. On a chilly Saturday morning, Nov. 12, people gathered to learn new skills and more about what to expect from mother Earth.

California is home to 110 state parks, 19 national forests, nine state recreation areas, eight national parks, six state forests and many more wildlife reserves and historical sites. From the highest ...

Charles Town, W.Va. — Local Berkeley County resident, Megan Hessenberger, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Humane Education Society (NHES), will hike 101 miles in honor of her ...

Ask just about anyone who’s spent time in Frisco and chances are good they’ve been to — or at least heard of — Mount Royal. The 10,494-foot false summit en route to Peak 1 (12,933 feet) is one of the ...