Science shows that hiking can help your relationships as well as your personal health and wellbeing, and naturally, we wanted to know more

We examine the benefits of both morning and evening walks to help you figure the best time to go hiking

Hiking can make some pretty excellent training for the real world – here’s what it teaches you about living

We ask a scholar for some ideas on why walking helps us think as well as strengthening our lungs and legs

We argue the case for hiking with friends – from problem solving to better picnics – and provide some helpful hints for hiking in groups