hiking

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

Many of us consider our dogs a part of the family, and want to bring our dogs on an adventure with us. This list looks at places where you can do just that. This puts a focus on Iowa City.

A recent warning from Oregon’s Parks Service reveals alarming new hazards that hikers across the U.S. should keep in mind.

Don't even think about trying to find this tree unless you're willing to do hard time.

Be careful where you take your next hike in Illinois?

You had me at the world's largest corn maze!

It's definitely hard to wrap my brain around how Rockford has been making so many different lists that shed a POSITIVE light on the city.

Weather in the Quad Cities will be perfect this weekend to be outdoors. If you're pressed for time here are four parks close by to spend some time with family, friends or even by yourself. Stephens Park is a little more than a mile from downtown Moline...

Iowa is much more than just corn fields. If you love being in touch with nature, there are plenty of terrific places to visit that aren't too far away!