Every year at the start of hiking season, the age-old debate crops up on trails, in online forums, and yes, even here in the digital pages of Outside: Are waterproof or non-waterproof hiking boots ...

Lucky you! The interior of Puerto Rico is quite mountainous and there’s some great hiking to be done. Be sure to check out El Yunque, a sprawling rainforest—the only one on U.S. soil—that’s maintained ...

Backpacking is liberating, only if you are confident enough and know how to proceed. But if it is your first time, then it ...

Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures. When I started hiking, big leather boots were the only real ...