Hiking

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

The tranquility of the Garden of the Gods in southern Illinois can quickly turn unsettling. Two hikers found that out the hard way, and their story is one to share.

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

Before you lace up those hiking boots, there's some crucial info about Missouri trails that you won’t want to miss.

Missouri has just issued stern warnings about black bears who are now fully awake from their winters nap.

If you really want to get away from it all in Missouri, you have a lot of options. However, there is one place in the state that is further away from civilization than any other, but you can hike to it.

Do you enjoy a relaxing walk? Are you looking for romance? Do you love bison? If you can answer yes to all three of those questions, the most romantic walk in Illinois should be to your liking.

A hiker in Illinois was surprised by a pack of river otters which means he was having a very good day.

This beautiful hidden Missouri place has a secret - tons of venomous snakes.