You may be itching to put on you hiking boots this Memorial Day weekend, but before you head out on your trek, take heed of the trail conditions to avoid causing unnecessary damage. A long, snowy ...

Dear Eartha, I’m over winter. I can’t wait to get out to hammer some dirt. Is it OK if I hit the trails even if they’re muddy? The short answer is no. As much as we are all itching to hike and ...

Warming temperatures and rain during springtime means soft ground that’s easily saturated, often creating muddy conditions. These muddy conditions can be bad news for Michigan’s thousands of miles of ...

HOLLAND — As we near the spring season, a lot of wet sand, dirt and debris is left behind from melting snow. Trails used in the winter by skiers and hikers may now be free of snow, yet still icy and ...

Vermont's "Mud Season," which can last until Memorial Day, brings wet and muddy conditions to hiking and biking trails, making them susceptible to erosion. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and ...

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – April showers aside, the time is here for early-season hikers to get busy exploring trails in the Adirondacks. Like every year, hiking in the spring invites muddy feet. The ...

March in Michigan is mud season, which is why the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking outdoor adventurers to practice proper trail etiquette this time of year. Using muddy trails can ...

There’s nothing quite like hitting the trails with family and friends, and our recent ride down to Goose Creek Beach proved just that. Scott led the way, with Bill and Rachel riding along, and my ...

BOISE, Idaho — Hikers and bikers are urged to take care to stay off muddy trails to prevent damage in the Boise foothills. Multiple trails are extremely muddy after about 10 a.m. each morning. Park ...

Mud season brings trail closures, which are intended for their protection and future enjoyment. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) said mud season can run until Memorial Day ...

After I wrote my last column about walking in the Lisha Kill Natural Area in Niskayuna, a reader emailed to chastise me: the Lisha Kill is closed during mud season (from late February through early ...

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is reminding the public that mud season is here and many trails around the state are closed. During mud season, which can run ...