Which hiking first-aid kit is best? A first-aid kit is important to have in your pack whether you’re going for a day hike or a weeklong backpacking trip. While you can’t prepare for everything, making ...

There’s an ongoing debate between traditional supplies vs. satellite communicators. Let’s settle this.

Lying in my warm-weather sleeping bag, I watched frost slowly build on the outside of my tent for hours before realizing I wouldn’t be able to sleep that night. I tried to control my chattering teeth, ...

Peak hiking season typically kicks off from June until September, and with so many Midstate trails to try, you may be ready to go for a hike yourself in the nicer weather! For today’s First Aid Friday ...

Food and water safety, travel accident insurance, first aid, maps, apps... what do they all have in common? They are all commonly forgotten aspects of international hiking! Backpacking internationally ...

The Appalachian Trail draws thousands of hikers each year to the mountains of Northeast Tennessee, many passing through the scenic stretches near Erwin.