Thousands of acres of Sierra conserved in new deal

TRUCKEE, Calif. -- The Truckee Donner Land Trust is in the business of conserving open space, and business is good.

Great Hiking Trails in Carnuel NM

A guide to hiking through the Sandia foothills from Carnuel, New Mexico.

Hitting the trail with Fido

There’s no question that America’s great outdoors is a paradise for pets. From flower-carpeted mountain sides to spectacular waterfalls and panoramic vistas — there are so many wonderful pet-friendly hiking trails to discover.

Attack Of The Bear

She talked about it; she dreamed about it, she never let it go. This was how a friend of mine regarded her fear of coming across a bear when we would go hiking in the wilderness areas of Idaho. Her character is strong in all other ways.

Outdoor Life – Spring Camping in the Adirondacks

There's a lot to be said for following the famous Boy Scout motto, "always be prepared". This hasn't always been my motto, but over time I've learned the folly of my ways. Luckily, my mistakes have become thing of legends rather than a tragic tale.