When You Only Carry the Essentials, There’s Always Space for Joy
In the backcountry, a lightweight, durable, weatherproof kit lets you focus on what really matters
In the backcountry, a lightweight, durable, weatherproof kit lets you focus on what really matters
The encounter, which sent a 71-year-old visitor to the hospital, follows another injury near Giant Geyser on Monday.
When hiking becomes cool, it loses something sacred.
Andrew Devers survived 9 days near the Pratt River Trail in Washington by drinking stream water and eating berries. But the biggest threat to his own survival and only hope turned out to be himself.
More than 100 rescuers responded up to successfully rescue the stricken hikers.
Is it really an adventure if you have it planned to the mile? Patricia "Blackpacker" Cameron explains why she's playing it loose on the Pacific Crest Trail.
And the apparel manufacturer joins a growing number of companies that have pledged to cover travel costs for employees who must go to a different state to seek abortion care.
One hiker combines her loves of cooking and backpacking.
Wildlife agency warns residents not to leave food in cars.
A two-year ban bars campers from overnighting on the famous peak—and officials may push it even further.
Put these world-class treks on your bucket list, and get the right footwear for success
The world’s first national park will reopen this week after the devastating floods. Here's what you can expect.
Rescue teams endured 80-mile-per-hour gusts and snow to reach the injured hiker, who was attempting a Presidential Traverse.
In 2013, Mary Grimm got lost amid whiteout conditions on Mt. Hood. She spent six days alone before anyone found her.
We dug up an old recipe from our archives and gave it another try. Here's which flavors stood the test of time, and which you should leave on the shelves.
Wildfire? Hurricane? Apocalypse? In this uncertain age, everyone should be prepared to escape in a hurry.
If your feet ever become numb while hiking, don't worry. This common hiking ailment has a few potential causes and easy fixes.
Almost 9.5 million acres in 13 western states are permanently inaccessible to the general public because they're surrounded by private land. BLM director Tracy Stone-Manning wants to keep chipping away at them, acre by acre.
Incident comes days after US Forest Service warned campers about food-conditioned bears.
It's been six months since the first NPS director in five years stepped into office facing $22 billion in deferred maintenance. This is what he's accomplished so far—and what's still coming.