Hiking

Texas bought a 1,700-acre Hill Country ranch for a new state park; unlike nearby Garner, planners want it rugged, with Frio River access only after miles of backcountry hiking

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Texas bought a 1,700-acre Hill Country ranch for a new state park; unlike nearby Garner, planners want it rugged, with Frio River access only after miles of backcountry hiking

Texas park authorities have acquired a 1,720-acre ranch in Uvalde County to create Bear Creek State Park, offering outdoor visitors a more natural and rugged alternative to the heavily developed recreation areas nearby. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the property was purchased for $33.5 million using a one-time state appropriation. It … Read more

Hiking canyons can be dangerous when storms hit – what you need to know to stay safe

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Hiking canyons can be dangerous when storms hit – what you need to know to stay safe

Tennessee , Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are some of the most exhilarating experiences in nature. As a geologist, I have hiked and climbed some of the most intense terrains in the world, including in the Andes, Middle Eastern deserts, the Balkans and the Appalachians. Hiking canyons can be dangerous when … Read more

In 1953, Emma Gatewood tried hiking the Appalachian Trail, got lost and was rescued; two years later, at 67, she walked all 2,190 miles alone and made history

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In 1953, Emma Gatewood tried hiking the Appalachian Trail, got lost and was rescued; two years later, at 67, she walked all 2,190 miles alone and made history

In 1953, Emma Gatewood tried hiking the Appalachian Trail, got lost and was rescued When park rangers found 65-year-old Emma Gatewood lost and confused in Maine in 1953 after she broke her glasses on the Appalachian Trail, they advised her to give up and return home. Two years later, at age 67, Gatewood returned to … Read more

Ramadan Iftar Hiking Trends 2026: Why Muslims Choose Hiking and Iftar in UAE’s Mountains and Deserts

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Ramadan Iftar Hiking Trends 2026: Why Muslims Choose Hiking and Iftar in UAE’s Mountains and Deserts

Ramadan 2026 in UAE: Iftar trekking trend hits Hajar mountains and deserts as Ramadan With 2026 just around the corner, a rising trend among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gaining attention: iftar hiking, or group hikes organized in the Hajar mountains and desert landscapes, where people break their fast together in the … Read more