Google Maps' Immersive View has quickly become an essential tool for every trip I take ...

Armed with a pair of quality boots and some water, pretty much anyone can hike. It's not hard to find new appreciation for the outdoors when your boots are treading the ground on a mountain that ...

I’m a hiker—“born to hike,” as my husband likes to joke. It does my heart and soul good to strap on a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will.

The best hiking GPS units will prevent a minor navigational slip from snowballing into potentially dangerous territory. They are available in a wide range of abilities, price points and sizes, from ...