There are 19 states where if you see purple paint on trees or fence posts while out hiking, you should leave immediately. That's because purple paint denotes private property in these areas, which ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Exploring backcountry locales can be a fun pastime, but in certain states around the country, a tree painted purple along your path may spell ...

If you spot purple paint on your early morning hike, it might be best to turn around and find another route, because you might be trespassing. Many U.S. states abide by the "purple paint law," which ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Heads up hikers and adventurers alike! To stay safe in the woods, you need to know what this color means. Although many landowners elect to use written "NO TRESSPASSING" signs or ...

In fashion circles, they might explain this by saying purple is the new yellow. Or orange. Or white. Hunters, hikers, paddlers and adventurers of all sorts across the country have long known to look ...

A new Indiana law went into effect on July 1st, that may help you mark your property boundaries more efficiently to prevent trespassing. The “purple paint law” is found in Indiana Code IC 35-43-2-2 ...

Maybe you're out hiking, walking, driving, or hunting. No matter what you're doing, if you see a fence post painted purple, here's why you need to turn around and walk away. According to Wide Open ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the weather cooling down, hunting season in North Carolina is gearing up, but are there certain markings you need to keep an eye out for when you’re out in the woods? A social ...

A lot of you may be wondering why purple paint spots are popping up on trees all over the state. Luckily, PennLive’s Marcus Schneck has the answer for you. Those are the stories we cover in the latest ...