If you’re looking to spend more time outdoors, but are also keen to up your fitness levels, what about trying speed hiking? “It’s an approach somewhere between hiking and trail running,” says Dr.

Gina Critelli has a treadmill at home, but it’s hard to motivate herself to use it because “it’s just repetitive and boring, and I’m stuck in a basement.” But Critelli of Bethpage had a smile on her ...

Before coming to Santiago, I was vaguely aware that the Andes ran through Chile, but I did not realize how much of an impact this had on the outdoor sports scene. Because of the Andes, Chile has many ...

Dr. Jeffrey Pinto, a Virtua internal medicine physician at Medford Family Practice, and his wife Dr. Jackie Riedel, a family practice physician with Virtua, enjoy hiking together. They recently ...

If you took up hiking during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Data from the Outdoor Industry Association indicates that of all the outdoor activities that spiked in popularity between 2019 and 2020, ...

Spine doctors say the way you hike up- and downhill matters Nearly 40 percent of Americans struggle with back pain, making it the most common area of the body for aches. While it’s tempting to quit ...

Michigan has so many wonderful natural resources and hiking is a great way to discover them all close up. Springtime hikers may want to consider venturing out to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail in the ...

The Washington Trails Association shares tips for planning a rainy-day hike and staying safe while you’re on the trail. The Boulder River Trail in Arlington is a nice hike that can be done any time of ...