Thousands of people each year set off to hike from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail, popularized by Cheryl Strayed’s book “Wild.” But most won’t make it. That’s because hiking more than 2,600 miles requires traversing deserts,…
As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida’s Sarasota County, some Florida airports have announced closures, and airlines are offering travel waivers for those impacted. Many travelers have already had their plans disrupted. Nearly 2,000 U.S. flights slated for Wednesday have been…
Looking for your next autumn adventure? You can soon stay in a recreation of the Sanderson sisters’ cottage from the the classic Halloween movie “Hocus Pocus.” Nestled in the historic woods near Salem, Massachusetts, the cottage is “as though…
If you’ve never used a pair of trekking poles for hiking, you’re in for a treat. They’re useful for so many things: They help improve your balance when you’re picking your way along rough or unstable ground, stepping through…