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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For over five decades, every freshman at St. Benedict's Prep in Newark tackles a mandatory 55-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. What started as an unconventional idea has become a life-changing lesson in resilience that city kids carry with them forever.
A Tallahassee homeowner challenged how his HOA was counting votes on a fee increase, sparking a revolt that led to real change. The board postponed the hike and its president resigned.
After beating cancer twice, Jason Cronen is tackling a 335-mile trek across Turkey's rugged Lycian Way to bring cancer screening to rural communities. His goal: ensure no man's zip code determines his survival.
South Carolina families will see a smaller electricity bill increase after environmental groups and Dominion Energy reached a settlement that cuts the rate hike nearly in half. The agreement also secures $6 million in direct relief and energy efficiency programs for customers.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Alex Hall ditches traditional gym workouts for ski touring, proving elite athletes can build championship endurance outdoors. His approach challenges everything we thought we knew about training for the world's biggest stage.
After 38 years, Ron returned to Tasmania's famous Overland Track with his daughter Maren, discovering how conservation efforts transformed one of Australia's toughest hikes into a sustainable wilderness experience. Their journey reveals how smart management can protect nature while welcoming more visitors.
The Portuguese island of Madeira is using a small hiking fee to protect its stunning trails from overcrowding. All proceeds fund conservation and maintenance to keep the volcanic island beautiful for generations.
After thousands of Liverpool supporters protested with yellow cards and spending boycotts, the Premier League champions reversed planned ticket price increases. The victory shows what happens when fans unite for fairness.
A British woman hiking New Zealand's remote Te Araroa trail discovered a tiny black kitten in the wilderness and spent three days carrying it to safety. Her improvised rescue mission across rugged terrain has ended with the kitten finding a loving home.
After students protested a 544% tuition increase, Nigeria's Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital nursing school promised to reconsider the jump from $60 to nearly $400. The administration will meet with student leaders to find a solution that maintains quality education while keeping costs manageable.
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