The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the addition of 12 new locations to the New ...

If you're interested in a laid-back return to nature with wonderful hikes, this small New York town might be the vacation ...

If you crave the solitude of an undeveloped stretch of coast to beachcomb, birdwatch, and sunbathe, check out America's best national seashores.

Eight trail-side communities across Western New York have been awarded a total of $61,754 in grant funding from Parks & ...

Access to land: Volunteers are encouraged to place trail cameras on private property across the state. Those without access to private land will need permission to set up a camera on nearby public ...

Bird enthusiasts have new opportunities to explore the Finger Lakes region, as the state has added new locations to the New ...

A trail is in the works that will soon connect Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Scott Street Park, the Paint Creek Trail and Rochester Municipal Park.

Kelsey McGill, a running coach in Bend, Ore., said that new trail runners shouldn’t necessarily limit themselves to flat terrain, otherwise they might miss out on some of the fun.

A 64-year-old man fell to his death while hiking Salmon Creek Trail in Juneau, Alaska. Witnesses reported the incident, and authorities recovered the body.

A British woman hiking the Appalachian Trail suffered a fall and self-rescued, New Hampshire authorities said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A bleeding 67-year-old hiker on the Appalachian Trail sent ...

Nyack Beach State Park offers year-round activities including hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and fishing.

Nine-time Ice Age Trail hiker Jared Wildenradt shares his favorite spots on the trail Wildenradt says he finds bliss everywhere on the trail, but his top three segments are north of state Highway 64.