Honolulu Fire Department crews rescued a family of four from the Manana Ridge Trail on Thursday after they became lost and unable to safely descend on their own. The department received a 911 call at ...

The increasing global interest in outdoor activities highlights the need for detailed 3D outdoor maps. Researchers have ...

Many of the most Instagrammed hiking areas, such as Narnia, a collection of waterfalls within the Hilo Forest Reserve on the Big Island, are off limits due to liability and safety concerns.

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is hosting a Trail Safety Day and a Canine Safety Day to educate on safe trail use and pet care ...

“Swim near lifeguard towers and always choose beaches that are within your capabilities. Pay attention to warning signs and ...

Activating a team of a dozen rescuers also puts others at risk. Solo hikers can’t leverage the safety that exists in numbers, whereas bringing a buddy or two along for the hike makes self-rescue ...

Yamanashi Prefecture is doubling its ¥2,000 ($14) entry fee for the Yoshida Trail, while Shizuoka Prefecture will charge the ...

TOKYO—Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer ...