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Explore the Pacific Northwest’s high desert steppe on this trip through the foothills of the Cascades. BY PAUL CHISHOLM

Get the closest to the Alps without leaving the States—by traversing the Presidentials, including Mt. Washington, in winter. BY RYAN WICHELNS

Join our staff for a Colorado adventure.

Prairie Fire-Palmer Creek Loop, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas

Kalaupapa Trail, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Hawaii

Canyon del Muerto Route, Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Arizona

Bates Mountains Route, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona

Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri

Yapashi Pueblo Loop, Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico

Chilkoot Trail, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Alaska

Liberty Cap-Ute Canyon Loop, Colorado National Monument, Colorado

A little creak in the joints didn’t stop them. Emotional maturity, discipline, and life experience helped these eight badass older hikers thru-hike as well as—if not better than—any younger trekker.

Island Loop, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia

Florida Trail Loop, Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida

Walk and shoot to freeze your subject while the scenery rushes past.

Nearly 1.8 million acres in California to receive protection.

From the ultimate gift guide for hikers to an off-the-cuff visit to Greece, here's what's inside our January issue.

The sand beckons—but don't just throw down your towel and soak up the sun.

You can now discover the other Caribbean on the Waitukubuli National Trail. But should you?

The reefs and jungles of Mt. Alava are ripe for an off-beat trip.

Towering cacti and no crowds make this a perfect hike for getting away from it all.

Walking in this gypsum dunefield is hard—but it's worth the trouble.

Reef Bay & Brown Bay, Virgin Islands NP

The plains meet the bottomlands in this unique ecosystem.

Hitting the trail? These products will help keep you just the right amount of connected.

Backcountry bliss is closer to the Beltway than you might expect. [Sponsored]

Sparkling Cascade would be the Appalachian Mountain Club's first new hut in fifty years. But some locals — and a state agency — are coming out against it.

At one Colorado rescue, visitors can get up close and personal with the king of canines.

Hike into the wilderness to score a night at these rooms with a view.

Let a 10-year-old be your guide and discover a new kind of fun.

This is one emergency tool you can always count on having.

This classic comfort food is quick to throw together from easy-to-find pantry ingredients.

This Southwest classic will soothe your taco craving.

This Japanese-inspired soup is more filling than the version that’s served in sushi restaurants. Bonus: Miso packs tons of flavor and is a complete protein.

Dehydrated tomato powder makes an incredibly easy, tasty soup that pairs perfectly with gooey grilled cheese.

Learn how a lawsuit could change the face of one of America's best-known national parks.

The agency's decision to euthanize a problem bear in 2015 angered some, but NPS biologist Kerry Gunther says it was the right call. Here's why.

From snowshoes to a treehouse tent, these ten things caught our eye in Salt Lake.

With a high school reunion coming and a gut to lose, our writer tries to remake himself on the trail.

Hitting the trail running is easier than you think. [Sponsored]

Dreaming of a truly long hike someday? Don't limit yourself to the famous options like the Appalachian Trail. Take this quick quiz to find out which trek is really right for you.

As the curtain closes on 2015, we reflect on another year of human strength, resourcefulness, and courage.

Halti would become Finland's new high point.

You’ve heard of the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. Now add one of these ambitious hikes to your bucket list.

Thinking of hiking a long trail or just love dreaming about it? Curl up with one of these dozen stories.

April Meads, 19, slipped down a cliff in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge and was rescued with an improvised rope in May 2015.

Check out Dennis Lewon's author page.

Free-the-heel fans call it the most elegant way to get down a mountain. Can our man learn to turn?

Check out jsrashkin's author page.

Yes, the idea of carrying out your nasty, used toilet paper is a little gross. But in many places, it's also the right thing to do. Here are some tips to make it painless and smell-free.

A sure way to make a two-week vacation more exciting? Bring a backpack but no plans.

SkiTracks helps users identify risk and check conditions.

With Arctic ice reaching record lows, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters completed what many say could be the last human-powered expedition to the North Pole. Now, viewers can relive it with them.

The North Face founder suffered severe hypothermia

Go for solitude with a DIY holiday celebration outdoors (pack out your tinsel), or go luxe and enjoy one of these festive feasts before tackling some of the country’s finest trails.

When the snow starts falling, teamwork is the only way to roll.

Why glide when you can fly? That’s how skate skiing feels compared to classic XC: fast. But poor form wastes energy from your toes to your fingertips. Follow the advice of pro Nordic skier Jessie Diggins.

Long distance hiking is awesome, but becoming a thru-hiker can have some…side effects.

Plan would bring high-speed connections to all parks by 2018.

Eat better for less by dehydrating your own camp meals. Chef Glenn McAllister, author of Recipes for Adventure: Healthy, Hearty & Homemade Backpacking Recipes, shares his top tips.

NPS is on track to set new high mark.

I leave the Pacific Crest Trail for the Donner Pass Tunnel hike.

Follow the Fletcher Canyon wash northwest through a pine forest and into a slot canyon. by Chelise Simmons

Hike Sugarloaf and Morrow Mountains in just a few hours at Morrow Mountain State Park outside Charlotte.

Hike to a beautiful waterfall and go for a swim in South Mountains State Park near Charlotte.

Bag three peaks in virtual solitude in the middle of summer on this gem atop Baxter State Park in Maine.

Find complete solitude and expansive views on one of Baxter State Parks lesser known and lesser traveled loop hikes.

Stretch your legs on a short loop hike and climb some natural rock outcrops at the King and Queen Seat

Day-use permit and fee would aim to limit overcrowding.

“Keep Bears Wild” campaign bears fruit.

Read the rules carefully for the Yonder Sweepstakes.

Turn Off This App Go Outside recommends bus and train routes to trailheads.

The state would set aside $230,000 for the plans.

Five California girls are pushing to become members of the all-male organization.

Forget standing in line at the store. Spend the 27th on the trail with free admission and other perks from these parks.

No matter who you're shopping for, we've got you covered with 2015's best holiday gifts for hikers, in every price range.

Washington parks encourage visitors to get outside instead of shopping

New hiking path to honor victims of 2010 mining disaster.

Officials seek to curb annual migration into Montana.