With summer temperatures climbing across much of the country, staying hydrated has become a top priority for hikers and backpackers hitting trails. Local hiker Daniel “Danny” Reyes, an experienced long-distance backpacker who has explored forests, mountains and backcountry trails nationwide, shared practical tips for keeping safe and hydrated during hot summer hikes.

Hikers heading into Southwest Virginia’s trails now have a safer and more convenient way to store their food, thanks to a new bear canister rental program at the Damascus Trail Center.

HOKA®, the trail-running brand under Deckers Brands, unveiled the Speedgoat 7, the latest evolution of its acclaimed trail shoe line, engineered to tackle rugged terrain, technical downhills, and everything in between.

Emergency service agencies rescued a hiker after a large rock crushed his ankle on the Cumberland Trail Wednesday evening, officials said. At 6 p.m., a hiker called 9-1-1 reporting that a member of their party had sustained a traumatic ankle injury and needed help exiting the trail, according to a press release from the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security.

Temperatures soaring into the triple digits before the official start of spring are forcing widespread closures and restrictions across some of the most popular hiking trails in the Phoenix area, marking the earliest enforcement of the city’s extreme heat safety rule since it was enacted five years ago.

Yosemite Valley and Bridalveil Fall at sunset from tunnel view, California. In a rare show of bipartisan unity, Congress this week passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill—bringing long-awaited funding clarity to the federal agencies that manage America’s public lands. According to a release from Outdoor Alliance , the bill passed as part of a broader funding package with overwhelming support: 82 Senators and 397 Representati

Fees Are Changing. Visitors heading to some of America’s most popular national parks in 2026 will notice a change at the entrance gate—especially if they’re traveling from outside the U.S. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Interior implemented a new “America-first” fee structure that raises costs for international visitors while keeping prices steady for U.S. residents. The changes affect 11 of the country’s most visited national parks, including Yosemite, Y

An outdoor short poem written by Stephanie Ruth Roston BFA

What role has the outdoors played in your life, and how did that relationship influence the creation of Surviving the Trail?

Outdoor lovers, listen up: Greater Zion just dropped a new collab with Utah-based gear brand Coalatree, and it’s all about sustainable adventures. The limited-edition collection turns Coalatree’s eco-friendly staples into destination-inspired gear that screams Zion vibes — from the red-rock cliffs to the azure rivers. This isn’t just about looking good on the trail. 20% of proceeds go straight to the Zion Forever Project, the official nonprofit of Zion National Park, helping