As World War II loomed, he attempted to enlist in the U.S. Navy, but he was rejected when his record revealed that he was gay ...

Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hiker’s knee” or, in medical terms, “patellar tendinitis.” ...

There was a time, more than a decade ago, when I couldn’t understand why people used trekking poles. I thought they seemed unnecessary and cumbersome. But these days, I always pack my poles for a hike ...

More than 650 walkers told us about their hiking poles, from brands including Leki and Trespass. Here are the best-rated ...

(CNN) — In Europe and other spots around the globe, it’s common to see people striding around the countryside with trekking poles in hand. Many folks even click their way through city centers with ...

Nordic walking poles differ from traditional trekking poles because they have built-in gloves for your hands, not the simple loops found on hiking poles. The gloves wrap around the palm of your hand, ...

In Europe and other spots around the globe, it's common to see people striding around the countryside with trekking poles in hand. Many folks even click their way through city centers with these poles ...