Rainy days don’t have to dampen your outdoor spirit! Hiking in the rain or backpacking in the rain can be a refreshing and rewarding experience if you’re prepared. Whether you’re hitting backpacking ...

Two facts: First, hiking/walking is still by far the most popular outdoor pastime; second, summer is when most of our hiking trails and backcountry campsites see most of their traffic. Any time you ...

During the peak heat of the day under a cloudless sky on Friday, hikers — some in groups, others with dogs or solo — could be seen climbing Cowles Mountain in San Diego during the late morning and ...

Wiggly, woodsy route. Say that three times fast and you’ll get the vibe of the Noodle Loop Trail. Living up to this tongue-twister summary and moniker, the short loop in the Spence Basin Trail System ...