Many long-distance hiking trails in the U.S. can earn you major "trail-cred" amongst your fellow hikers. These multiweek expeditions are not for amateurs. And though it can sometimes seem hard to ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery unmatched elsewhere in Japan. Covering 410 kilometers, the Hokkaido ...

Hikers can enjoy some of Europe's best long-distance footpaths here in the UK, but you don't have to walk each entire trail in one go. You can cover the section that most appeals, or that's ...