PHOENIX — The U.S. Board on Geographic Names voted Thursday to officially change the name of a prominent Phoenix mountain to Piestewa Peak to honor the first American Indian woman to die in ...

Backpacker. Thanks to its breezy standard hiking route and its proximity to the Denver metro area, 14,267-foot Torreys Peak remains one of Colorado’s most popular 14ers to summit.

The mountain is one of the most popular spots in Phoenix for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Less than a month after Piestewa's death, a state panel voted to rename Squaw Peak in her ...

We reviewed the Altra Lone Peak 8s on walks, hikes and a trip to Sri Lanka — and the latest iteration of the popular trail running shoe aces traction and comfort.

The Naches Peak Loop trailhead is about half a mile west of the Chinook Pass off of SR 410. The parking lot at Tipsoo Lake is where most people choose to start their hike.

Staying safe while hiking is largely about being prepared. When Peak Design reached out to announce it was releasing its first line of outdoor bags, I jumped at the chance to test them out.

Our favorite hiking app has a new flagship subscription option that adds tons of customizability to its already robust featureset. By Stan Horaczek Published Jun 17, 2025 3:26 PM EDT We may earn ...

Two New York men struck by lightning while hiking Colorado's Torreys Peak were airlifted to safety in what is believed to be the highest-altitude helicopter rescue ever recorded in the state.

Less than a month after Piestewa's death, a state panel voted to rename Squaw Peak in her honor. Following the mandatory five-year waiting period, the mountain was officially renamed Piestewa Peak ...

A woman is recovering after miraculously surviving a nearly 200-foot fall while hiking near Cucamonga Peak on Christmas Eve. Ruth Woroniecki, 40, had left her Lytle Creek campground early Saturday ...

The best hiking shoes for wide feet have the components of a great hiking shoe, with extra features like width options and a spacious toe box. Here are our top picks.