hiking

Seeing red painted on a tree while hiking in the woods should lead to immediate concerns about your chosen route.

Planning a spring hike in the Adirondacks? Be careful—conditions are tricky this time of year. The DEC is urging hikers to avoid high-elevation trails due to melting snow, ice, and flooding. Lower trails are a safer bet, but even they can be muddy or wet. Know before you go and be ready for anything the trail throws at you!

This time of year we want to be outside and enjoy many activities. While you are spending more time outdoors, you need to be aware of these plants that could spread an irritating agent to you, your kids, and even your pets.

Those planning on visiting New York's most popular hiking spots are being warned about the increased danger of avalanches.

If you plan on starting off your 2024 with a serene stroll, just know these three New York trails have been voted the best places to hike for New Year's Day.

Another hiker had gone missing hiking in New York

The missing hiker was attempting a very challenging section of the Adirondack Mountains’ Blue Line.

Have you ever spotted animal tracks in fresh snow and wondered who left them? Figuring out which animals roam an area can be surprisingly fun and easy if you know a few basics about how animals move and the patterns they leave behind.

It may not look like winter in Central New York but it's an entirely different season in the Adirondacks.

A recent warning from Oregon’s Parks Service reveals alarming new hazards that hikers across the U.S. should keep in mind.