Backcountry permits for overnight camping in wilderness areas of Rocky Mountain National Park during peak season go on sale this Saturday at 8 a.m. That season begins May 1 and runs through ...

This dramatic landscape of towering mountains and alpine lakes encompasses more than 265,000 acres - 95% of which are designated wilderness. With this intentional focus on protecting this unique ...

The new ‘Northern Colorado Trail’, connects hundreds of routes in the Rocky Mountains National Park, Rawah wilderness area, and Flattops wilderness area. The route begins in Estes Park ...

If you prefer your hikes with a side of romance, consider trekking to this heart-shaped lake in New Mexico for stunning views ...

Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina took a significant step in preserving Western North Carolina’s natural landscape.

“We move every day — we’re backpacking,” said Jackson Fitzsimmons, a Sierra National Forest wilderness ranger who lost his ...

America’s wilderness areas are under threat ... treeline are forced to move higher to find shelter and food. But our mountains have not grown to keep up, so their living space gets reduced.

While Trail Ridge Road allows visitors to coast over the Rocky Mountains, Old Fall River Road ... in 1920 and put drivers closer to the park's wilderness. The 11-mile-long, one-way route climbs ...

The wilderness is unpredictable, but the right knowledge and preparation can turn an emergency into a manageable situation.