Solo hiking is common across upstate New York. Here's why hikers do it, when it's safe and how to manage the risks.

There’s something uniquely satisfying about lacing up a pair of walking boots, shouldering a pack and hiking up solo from the valley floor to the summit of a mountain and back down again, all under ...

Hiking with a partner is great fun, and going out in a group can make for a wonderful adventure. But sometimes, all your ...

Sometimes, you want to go hiking or camping but can’t find someone to go with you. Well, the good news is that adventures alone in the great outdoors can be a lot of fun and totally safe. It just ...

For many people, solo hiking can feel liberating: hitting the trail alone with your backpack and boots. Yet some locations are less forgiving when you’re out there alone. Trails might look ...