When our trail columnist first started sliding silicone spacers between his toes, friends chuckled. But now these little separators are getting the moment they deserve.

There's a long trail out there with no snow, no crowds, and no stressful rush for permits. It's more than a thousand miles, ...

With this growth came specialized footwear. Before long, thru-hikers had caught on and began espousing trail runners’ superiority to hiking boots. There were a few advantages that hikers quickly ...

Zhen Jin, left, and Fang Liu recently traveled from their home in Canada to celebrate their marriage by hiking the entire ...