Falls are the primary cause of injury-related death among older adults. Here are tips that can help keep you on an even keel.

The fundamental essentials for hiking haven't changed. They might have evolved and been refined over the years, but a compass ...

I must be an intimidating site when I come barreling down a path swinging my poles in tandem with my stride. Sometimes people ...

Crews are walking around checking the integrity of utility poles in Bedford this week on behalf of Eversource.

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their ...

Nordic walking, a low-impact workout using poles, is gaining popularity for weight loss. Experts say it burns more calories ...

“Why would Disney cover your daughter walking into a pole?” one commenter wrote. “Was Disney negligent somehow?” “They might do something nice for your daughter since she got hurt but….really? Why ...

Often when using gear overlanding, camping or hiking, good enough is good enough. Many pieces of equipment from tent stakes ...

Everything in the sky felt upside down and opposite, compared with what I was used to. A person who lives in the Southern Hemisphere might feel the same about visiting the Arctic or the North Pole.

Nordic walking, endorsed by Harvard, is emerging as a top fitness trend. This technique, using poles to engage more muscles, ...

Walking parts of the path requires a good fitness level, comfort with climbing up and down rocky paths — and sturdy shoes.