Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! Hiking season is here. Hikers looking for a challenge, we've got you covered. Here's a look at ...

After a mountaineering chronicler found false summits, some mountaineers are returning to the top to update the record.

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Want to climb to the highest point in Tennessee? Depending on your planned approach, you’d better get ready for a long hike.

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One of the world's top endurance athletes just blazed through California on his bicycle, stopping only to hike up each of the state's 14,000-foot peaks, and setting an incredible High Sierra speed ...

Louisiana is home to only one 'mountain,' and it's the highest point in the state. See the summit that hikers like to climb.