Hiking

MJo McCarthy avoided the outdoors because of a sexual assault that happened on a New Hampshire trail when she was young. She rediscovered hiking decades later and wants to help more people feel comfortable on the trail.

Conservation officers said a pair of hikers they escorted out of the White Mountains were unprepared for the blizzard-like conditions they encountered in Franconia.

It's an annual tradition hosted by New Hampshire State Parks.

“It’s not the gear that will keep you out of trouble, it’s the right mindset,” said Jeffrey Fongemie, director of the Mt. Washington Avalanche Center.

Scientists at the Appalachian Mountain Club analyzed thousands of photos from hikers. They found that plants are flowering and growing leaves earlier.

Melanie Luce is accused of stealing funds from the White Mountains Trail Collective.

The Jaffrey-based "Gone Rogue" hiking group aims to create a safe, supportive way for people in recovery to get outdoors.

Melanie Luce, who led the White Mountains Trail Collective, is accused of doctoring bank statements, fabricating grants, and stealing more than $30,000 from the non-profit.

We gather tips on how to manipulate — er, inspire — kids into liking the outdoors, and stories of what happens when it doesn’t work out.

A New Hampshire National Guard helicopter helped recover the body Saturday.