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Unlocking Hong Kong Trail hiking challenge
On November 13, Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) officially launched the "Unlocking Hong Kong Trail" hiking challenge to commemorate the 40th...
$5m for Appalachian Trail landscape protection
The Dunleavy Foundation has made the largest philanthropic gift in the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) history, a $5m donation in support of the Wild...
10km of new off-road active travel paths for South Lanarkshire
In Scotland, new paths using the old ‘bogey line’ between Coalburn and NCN74 cycle route to Lesmahagow have been unveiled.
The project includes the upgrade...
Colorado Springs helps tourists and hikers with AI chat
Visit Colorado Springs recently launched a partnership with Matador Network's AI company GuideGeek to implement an AI-powered chat feature on VisitCOS.com.
Since launching a few...
Natural England sets out vision for nature and growth
The role of nature recovery in driving economic growth is the new corporate strategy from Natural England.
Healthy nature is the foundation of a strong...
Walking Post podcast 35: A Journey of Elevation – Lessons for Business Transformation from...
Ketul Patel, co‑founder of OMIIA Consulting, is the author of A Journey of Elevation: Lessons for Business Transformation from Everest Base Camp, scheduled for...
New Evesham walking infrastructure plan
A new Evesham Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) has been published by Worcestershire County Council.
It sets out a long-term vision to make...
Report shows outdoor recreation in US has huge economic impact
Outdoor recreation on federal public lands and waters is fuelling America's economy, according to a new report by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR).
Outdoor Recreation on...
Walking may slow Alzheimer’s disease
Walking more, even a little bit, may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new...
Kickstarter launch for new heated jacket
ororo has announced the pre-launch for its third Kickstarter project, the AeroPro 8-Zone Heated Down Jacket.
The AeroPro Jacket is the world's first 8-zone Dual-Control...
International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2025
The International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports (MTOS) 2025 is scheduled to open on November 11 in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China.
With...
Walking Post podcast 34: Replacing detention with hiking
At Morse High School in Bath, Maine, school counselor Leslie Trundy has introduced an alternative to traditional detention. Instead of sitting in a classroom,...
Mole Valley Spring Walk Festival
Mole Valley Ramblers Spring Walk Festival is set to take place from Wednesday 26th April to Wednesday 6th May 2026.
Mole Valley Ramblers week long...
New section of Somerset Circle completed
A new section of the Somerset Circle walking and cycling route has been opened, creating a scenic new multi-user path in the Mendip area.
The...
Longer walks better for cardiovascular health
People who walk at least 10 to 15 minutes in a single stretch reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease by two thirds, new...
€16.5m for 63 outdoor recreation projects in Ireland
During a visit to Clare Island in Co. Mayo, Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced...
Insta360 launches X4 Air camera
Insta360 has launched Insta360 X4 Air, the newest addition to its X Series. Anyone who takes walking videos, or watches them, will be aware...
Destination Tweed looks for river stories
The Destination Tweed project is asking residents of the south of Scotland and north Northumberland to share their stories and love of the River...
REI Co-op and Ambercycle to scale regenerated polyester
REI, the US' largest consumer co-op, and Ambercycle, a leader in molecular regeneration, have announced a three-year offtake agreement for cycora regenerated polyester.
This will...
New 200-mile trail network in Northumberland
The Reiver Trails, a project that has created nine new way-marked recreational routes, are expected to attract thousands of new visitors each year, supporting...