The wilderness is a wonderful thing — especially if you can get there on the B3 bus. Marine Park has a nature preserve whose hiking trails make you feel like you’re far, far away from Brooklyn. In ...

I’m a hiker—“born to hike,” as my husband likes to joke. It does my heart and soul good to strap on a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will.

Learn to make a nature trail by laying out a footpath through your property that’ll offer easy access to its highlights, while also providing a peaceful respite in nature. America is crisscrossed by ...