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Barefoot hiking trails across Germany and now the U.S. are inviting people to ditch their shoes and reconnect with nature through sensory experiences. Walking shoeless over mud, pine needles, and varied surfaces may boost emotional wellbeing and foot health while fostering environmental stewardship.
A three-day pilgrimage retracing a 19th-century king's footsteps has grown into Africa's largest heritage hike since 2007. The Moshoeshoe Walk now attracts thousands who blend hiking, history, and Lesotho's stunning mountain landscapes.
The Jane Goodall Institute invites Americans to honor the legendary conservationist's legacy with a nationwide hiking event this October. Whether you hike a mountain trail or walk around your neighborhood, everyone can participate in this hope-filled memorial.
A circular hiking route on La Gomera in the Canary Islands has topped Lonely Planet's new global hiking guide, coinciding with walking tourism becoming one of the fastest-growing travel trends. The 49-hour trail showcases volcanic landscapes, endangered species, and sustainable tourism done right.
A brand new trail now connects six European countries across 3,500 kilometers, creating one of the continent's most ambitious hiking adventures. The Wolf Trail takes hikers from Poland's Baltic coast all the way to Italy's Adriatic shores in a four to six month journey.
A Kelowna runner told her athletic career was over after breaking her neck is now training to break a world record running 50 kilometers barefoot. Savannah Wild plans to beat the current record by 2.5 hours this May.
Two years after breaking her neck in a crash, Savannah Wild is attempting a Guinness World Record for the fastest 50-kilometer barefoot run. The Kelowna ultra-endurance athlete was told her athletic career was over, but she's proving everyone wrong on May 18.
International students hiked Germany's Elbe Sandstone Mountains while speaking only Sanskrit, transforming the ancient language into a tool for everyday conversation. The informal experiment showed how classical languages can describe modern experiences like steep trails, shared meals, and yoga breaks.
Less than two years after a truck collision broke her neck and threatened her athletic career, Kelowna's Savannah Wild just shattered the women's barefoot 50K world record. She finished nearly two hours ahead of the required time.
Brazil is building a network of hiking trails that protect wildlife, prevent illegal activity, and bring income to rural communities. The country's newest 115-mile path connects two national parks through three different ecosystems.
After beating cancer twice, Tom Walsh is hitting the trails again to raise funds for cancer patients facing the same fight. This August marks his seventh annual charity hike, proving that survival is just the beginning of making a difference.
Winter trails offer stunning beauty, but shorter days and icy conditions require smart preparation. Outdoor experts share essential safety tips that let hikers safely enjoy snow-covered landscapes.
When a hiking accident left a pole impaled through his torso at nearly 12,000 feet, David Cifaldi relied on his medical training to stay calm and walk himself to safety. His incredible 10-mile self-rescue on Montana's highest peak shows what the human spirit can endure.
Volunteers and forest service staff just completed a three-day workshop improving some of the region's most beloved trails. The collaboration brings new life to outdoor spaces that thousands of hikers enjoy each year.
For 53 years, every freshman at St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, has earned their place as a sophomore by completing a grueling five-day, 55-mile trek along the Appalachian Trail. The journey transforms screen-connected teenagers into confident leaders who discover the power of teamwork in the wilderness.
Polish endurance athlete Wojciech Sobierajski will attempt to run 42 kilometers barefoot on ice in Norway on March 28, despite serious frostbite risks. Known as "The Record Breaker," he believes mental strength matters more than physical ability in achieving the impossible.
Commuters in Bengaluru just won a significant victory against a planned metro fare increase. After widespread protests, the city's metro system paused its automatic fare hike just days before it was set to begin.
Hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian mothers are walking barefoot through Rome this week, demanding peace talks and women's voices at the negotiating table. Their joint "Mothers' Call" includes meetings with diplomats and the Pope.
Two years after an F-150 crash broke her neck and ended her athletic career, Savannah Wild is attempting a Guinness World Record for the fastest 50km barefoot run. The Kelowna ultra-runner needs to finish under seven hours on May 18 to claim the title.
A 50-year-old father who normally needs a cane for long walks tested a new $1,999 exoskeleton device while hiking the Grand Canyon with his teenage daughter. The lightweight robotic legs didn't turn him into a superhero, but they helped extend his endurance on terrain he couldn't typically manage.
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