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It is finally here, we are taking our Boy Scout troop in the AT thru the GSMNP. The only question now is how to keep teenage boys motivated to complete the 76 miles?

Paddle an Outer Banks island, hit a new trail in Tennessee, stargaze in Pennsylvania, and grab nine more adventures.

Sample a section of Missouri's Ozark Trail, harvest Minnesotan morels, see endangered sea turtles in coastal Texas, and more.

Get your waterfall fix in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, find solitude in Wyoming, check out a new Denver-area state park, and tag more spring hikes.

Three authors write about the moments that changed their impressions of the backcountry forever.

How to choose a campsite, set up camp. and sleep comfortably.

Tips on packing and planning for your first night under the stars.

We've gathered top skills for new backpackers and a dozen unforgettable—yet beginner-friendly—trails. What they say is true: You'll never forget your first time.

Three readers who hit the trail for the first time (newbies!) in 2013 as part of our Year of the Reader celebration.

Can you walk off a war? A veteran who served in Iraq embarks on a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail to find out.

Dodge these common errors with our prevention primer.

Learn how to set up your kitchen, store food, and wash dishes in the backcountry.

Learn how to treat water in the backcountry.

How to dress comfortably and stay fueled while hiking.

Three trails teeming with wildlife

Outdoor experts have refined the list of key safety and survival tools into these 10 categories. Don't leave home without them.

Three beautiful water-side hikes

Three hikes with spectacular views

Three hikes with scenic wildflower vistas

He healed his grief on an outdoor journey - and now helps teens do the same.

Push yourself on a self-supported, 167-mile race through the Southwest. The blisters will go away; the accomplishment will stay with you forever.

Skip the new wrench sets and the flower ties.

Bear Grylls has had his share of close scrapes with wildlife, yet he's always managed to come out alive. Would you? Take this quiz to see how you measure up.

Dozens were injured when a car plowed into a hiker parade at Virginia's trail festival over the weekend. Backpacker Get Out More Tour ambassadors witnessed the accident.

The Great Walks are New Zealand's premier walking tracks. They take the walker on an incredible journey through some of the best scenery in the country.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Miles from the trailhead, your hiking partner springs a gusher after taking a fall on an iffy scramble. Here's what to do.

Use these tips to advance your cooking skills and improve your camp grub's taste and nutritional value.

Noodles are easy-prep crowd pleasers. Learn about the trail-worthiest types and cooking methods.

Improve your balance on uneven terrain, figure out if your water filter is still working, and determine the crossability of a questionable river or stream during spring and early-summer.

An integrated burner, pot, and heat exchanger sized for solo hikers.

Your region's go-now guide: Take in Pennsylvania's nighttime skies in the Cherry Springs State Park, ascend the 2,625-foot Mt. Moosalamoo in Vermont, enjoy the new 38-mile section of the Cumberland Trail in Tennessee, and more.

Let our field scouts' beta fuel your next adventure from the wildlife-rich Sky Meadows State Park Loop, to thickets of mountain laurel in Georgia, and more.

Minutes from Salt Lake City, The Wasatch Front is a gold mine for adventure. The 2.1-million-acre area includes 22 peaks above 11,000 feet and with at least 300 feet of prominence, houses 78 bikeable miles on 11 different bike trails, and boasts an average of 226 sunny days annually.

Enjoy the wildlife of Mississippi, search for Morels in Minnesota, view the nesting turtles on Texas' Padre Island, and more.

Take in the birder's paradise around Vern Wolf Lake in Wisconsin, cleanse yourself in the mist of a 15 foot waterfall in Arkansas, marvel at a 320-million-year-old sandstone formation in Ohio, and more.

Test your bravery with these scrambly hikes that take you to airy heights and rewarding views. Don't forget to watch your step.

Your region's go-now guide: get your heart rate up by climbing 1,500 feet in 2.4 miles in Santa Barbara, visit the newest state park in Colorado, enjoy the solitude of the Wyoming Range, and more.

From a panoramic hike above Sin City and Lake Mead to a slot canyon adventure in Utah, our scouts provide trail beta.

Spot waterfalls and wildflowers on a rainforest loop into one of the gorge's wildest canyons.

Paddle to explore beach, dunes, and maritime forest on an uninhabited barrier island.

We tested 40 new energy bars flavors and culled these five top picks.

Do I really have to buy my girlfriend a women's-specific pack if it seems like a men's would fit?

Master these easy repairs to save on shop costs and replacement gear.

Stay warm and fight the rain with three simple projects using this waterproof/breathable material.

Use extreme-distance hiker Andrew Skurka's plan to construct an ultralight, ultracheap cooking system.

Whether you're buying maps or park passes, there are easy ways to save a few bucks.

Save and make money with these tips from experts at the country's best secondhand gear shops.

Don't (always) shell out for specialty gear.

What to choose when buying water bottles, batteries, water treatments, and midlayers.

Four handy tips for getting the most for your money.

By shopping strategically, planning smart, and maintaining your gear, and making easy repairs you can save big. These 75 tip are here to help.

Join editor-in-chief Dennis Lewon for a hike--and cancer-fighting concert--in the Rockies.