Get turn-by-turn directions while out in the middle of nowhere. I've been an avid hiker of the Pacific Northwest for around a decade. I'm also very bad at navigation. Making matters worse, Google and ...

I’m obsessed with hiking, almost as much as I’m obsessed with testing the best smartwatch models. In 2026, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is one of my favorite, go-to smartwatches for logging my outdoor ...

The outdoor industry has exploded in popularity within the past decade, contributing over $1.2 trillion to the US economy in 2023. More people than ever are engaging in outdoor recreational activities ...

Seems like hiking has become the “it” activity since the pandemic. At least it has here in Southern California. Many couples we know go on hikes locally. And why not? It’s great exercise, you can ...

With iOS 18, iPhone users can download hikes or create their own in Apple's mapping app. Here's how to find your next route, and stay on track even when there's no cell signal. I've written for ...

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer does not ...