The heady smell of pine trees, the clean, fresh air filling your lungs, the gentle chorus of birds overhead, and the soft scampering of insects in the underbrush. There's certainly a unique magic ...

Whether you're a first time hiker heading out on a well-marked trail or an experienced thru-hiker planning a remote, long-distance route, a reliable navigation app is an essential part of your kit.

These hiking apps can help you find and navigate trails around the country to enjoy solo, with kids or pets.

DERBY >> The days of lugging around backpacks full of field guides while hiking or bird watching are over, according to Michelle Duong, a project coordinator for the free phone app Map of Life. And ...

Mass. fire department credits phone app for saving lost hikers "Using just three simple words, they were able to give our teams their precise location, leading to a much faster rescue," the fire ...