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.

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

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

Iowa state parks and forests invite you to join the second annual First Day Hike Challenge.

We are fortunate to have a lot of places in Iowa where you can enjoy a good hike. One trail in particular is extra awesome as it allows you to hike through a natural cave.

Don't let anybody fool ya, there's plenty of fun things to do this fall in Iowa!