When it’s time to “hit the trail,” where do you like to go? For many people, trails are a recreational amenity – great places to hike, bike, walk their dogs, observe nature and admire scenic views.

The traditional image of hiking often involves remote wilderness, challenging terrain and solitude. Portland’s suburban trails often flip this script, offering a different outdoor experience that ...

Once the weather breaks, trail users in the Lake County forest preserve system could have more company with the removal of a ban on some electric bicycles. The forest preserve district enacted e-bike ...