A woman hiking near Rocky Mountain National Park was killed by a mountain lion on New Year's Day, according to an autopsy ...

Beavers Bend State Park is the heart of the Broken Bow area, offering a scenic escape where towering pines, clear mountain ...

From Colorado and Oregon to Florida and Maine, the best winter hiking trails in the U.S. offer beautiful views and fewer crowds.

Hikers navigating rugged terrain may have noticed more people speeding along the same trail while leaping over rocks and ...

Have you ever done a candlelight hike? They're pretty magical. If you've never done one, this winter is your time to go!

Zion National Park is more than just a park for so many of its park visitors. It has become a Pilgrimage, a place to fin ...

If you’re looking for something to do on New Year’s Day, Connecticut is organizing more than a dozen free, guided nature ...

This past week, my dear friend Bob and I went to Griffith Park in search of a little bit of holiday magic in the hillsides. We were looking for bright red toyon. In the fall and winter, toyons produce ...

Cooper the dog walks a trail in the Galway Nature Preserve. Hope lies waiting, illuminated by the morning sun each day. In times of cold and darkness, it can be difficult to find if it’s there.

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Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...