Union representatives for U.S. Forest Service workers in the Sawtooth and Salmon-Challis national forests are echoing some conclusions stated in an internal Forest Service trails report recently obtai

Hiring freezes and workforce reductions risk making recreational trails and bridges unusable on national forests, an internal report found.

The Zamboni-maintained forest path is the first manufactured forest ice skating trail in Minnesota. The outdoor attraction quickly drew hundreds of visitors in its first days of operation ahead of the holidays. The trail officially opened on December 21, welcoming nearly 100 skaters on opening day.

Hiking has become one of my favorite ways to destress. The crisp air and nature's soundtrack allow me to focus on and savor the moment, so it's only natural that one of my first outdoor adventures of the year is heading out on a scenic trail.

Following a delay caused by the recent government shutdown, the U.S. Forest Service approved a plan to allow Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on approximately 161 miles of trail in the Deschutes National Forest outside Bend, Sisters and Sunriver. Approval of ...

This picturesque mountain town found in the great state of California plays host to engaging hiking trails and offers lots of outdoor splendor.

A new 2,000-foot wheelchair-accessible nature trail has opened in the Sanford Community Forest. The trail is the first of four planned for the 547-acre forest, which is owned by the Three Rivers Land Trust. Community volunteers and local organizations have ...