SAN DIEGO — The recent creation of a national defense area along the U.S.-Mexico border may affect a longstanding tradition ...

Known on the trail as 'Aloha' for her colorful floral shirt, Kim Matsudaira is a segment thru-hiker who has trekked from the California Sierras to the Washington Cascades on the Pacific Crest Trail.

This is the Trail Report, a weekly email newsletter from reporter Maura Fox about hikes and San Diego County’s outdoors. Sign up to get it in your inbox first. It’s felt like summer in San Diego over ...

Timberline Lodge was filmed as the exterior of the Overlook Hotel in the 1980 movie "The Shining." Visitors can stay overnight at Timberline, but it's not required to enjoy the surrounding adventure.

Lancaster city resident Philip “Slide” Witmer’s journey to become one of the handful of hikers in the world to complete the demanding, three-trail Border-to-Border Triple Crown challenge in a singular ...

A Wisconsin woman has hiked more than 10,000 miles in her life. She has completed some of the nation's longest trails, and she isn't done yet.

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The Sea to Summit Etherlight XR is a great option for backpackers seeking to strike a solid balance between weight, insulating power, and comfort. The regular size weighs 16.6oz and boasts a 4.1 R ...

Here are some of the best hikes in Northern California for your next trekking adventure, from easy coastal trails to hikes on volcanic peaks. The post From Ocean Views to Volcanic Peaks: The Hidden ...

This historic Mountain Center cafe draws Pacific Crest Trail hikers and bikers with scratch-made breakfasts and timeless roadside appeal.

Tokyo, Feb. 13 (Jiji Press)--Nearly 60 pct of companies in Japan do not want the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates over the next year, a poll by Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. showed Friday. The ...