The Timberline Trail is a 40-mile loop around Mount Hood. But if you only have a day, there's still a great variety of hikes to enjoy.

The trail is wide and clearly marked, and the Town of Warwick says that the trail should be accessible for most residents. A steep hill, however, may be difficult for some hikers, and the trail, which ...

Tucked into an open space behind twin hogbacks with a series of red rock outcrops and pinnacles reminiscent of Red Rocks Park, South Valley Park is one of my favorite places to hike in the metro ...

A majestic Alaska mountain range known for its breathtaking views has tragically claimed the life of a second cruise passenger this year. In July, a Norwegian Cruise Line passenger went missing during ...

A cruise guest has tragically died following a fall from a popular hiking trail in Juneau. The incident happened on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The guest and his hiking companion were located after 8 ...

Cave Point County Park has been attracting visitors to its rough and rugged bit of Lake Michigan coastline since 1943, according to the Destination Door County website. The allure comes from the ...

In general, shoes are more comfortable, more flexible, and best for rucking on pavement with lighter loads. Boots, on the other hand, provide the added support and durability for rucking with a ...

State and local officials will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting on Friday the completion of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trail, a 5.8-mile loop around Belle Isle. The $10.5 million trail segment is part of ...

PACKING FOR A hiking trip sounds simple enough. But packing properly is more challenging than it seems. Beyond the obvious— plenty of water, your smartphone, a protein bar, and a good pair of hiking ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The body of a deceased person was recovered Tuesday, Sept. 9 after the Phoenix Fire Department discovered the hiker just off the Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback Mountain on Monday, Sept. 8. The Phoenix ...