hiking

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

Seeing red painted on a tree while hiking in the woods should lead to immediate concerns about your chosen route.

Many of us consider our dogs a part of the family, and want to bring our dogs on an adventure with us. This list looks at places where you can do just that. This puts a focus on Iowa City.

A recent warning from Oregon’s Parks Service reveals alarming new hazards that hikers across the U.S. should keep in mind.

The internet loves declaring the best and worst of places and I prefer to focus on that first one. There is now a lake in Illinois that's been named the best in the state for a very specific type of tourist. Let's explore.

Don't even think about trying to find this tree unless you're willing to do hard time.

Don't let some cold weather and snow keep you from witnessing a little Illinois wintertime beauty. These four hikes would be perfect for the season.

Be careful where you take your next hike in Illinois?

If you venture into the Missouri woods as the weather warms up, you'll need to try hard to not see a bear based on the recent rush of encounters with these predators that are being shared. There's yet another showing a hiker who had a big ole bear cross the trail he was on.