Hiking

Invasive hemlock is spreading in Missouri, putting hikers and gardeners at risk of severe reactions. Learn what to avoid before your next hike.

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.

Before you lace up those hiking boots, there's some crucial info about Missouri trails that you won’t want to miss.

Missouri has just issued stern warnings about black bears who are now fully awake from their winters nap.

If you really want to get away from it all in Missouri, you have a lot of options. However, there is one place in the state that is further away from civilization than any other, but you can hike to it.

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

The best of anything is a very subjective opinion. However, in this case I believe that you can at least say this Missouri play area is one of the best in the state and the best part is it's an easy day trip to just west of Wentzville.

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.