In her month on the Appalachian Trail, Hannah Mace has cried four times. “But they were short cries,” she told The ...

A Las Vegas runner experienced a life-changing moment during a routine run when he suffered a heart attack and briefly died.

Sometimes it's actually detrimental to lower a speed limit on a highway that feels like people want to drive fast' ...

Adrenaline junkies can find whitewater kayaking, windsurfing, rock climbing, mountain biking and other excursions a short ...

When I think about what a Recreation District means to me, one word comes to mind: community. After living all over the ...

Daredevils, athletes, a chef and even a concert clarinetist share what inspired their unique feats.

The lake is closed for the season, officials say. But the town of Lake Lure is open. And they are ready for visitors to come ...

Backpackers love to rest and refuel in town. Trail town residents give their advice for making the most of your stay.

These eight gems offer the perfect Memorial Day escape: authentic experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and not a single person asking if you want to upgrade to the premium package. If your idea of ...

Earth Day also falls during National Park Week. Celebrated for 55 years, one billion people in 193 countries host events and ...

While some Annapurna climbers call for a helicopter only in dire straits, others may feign problems simply to avoid the dangerous descent from Camp 3.

The Powder Mountain ski area wrapped up its first season under Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings's experiment of taking some lifts private while leaving others public. Here is how skiers and ...