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Protein helps your body maintain muscle mass, prevents next-day soreness, and sustains energy. Pack it in with these filling, recovery-boosting recipes.

This volcano hike was supposed to be once-in-a-lifetime. But the struggle almost outweighed the reward.

Some of the wildest terrain in the East—loaded with rocky summits, waterfalls, and alpine ponds—is only a couple hour drive from Boston.

A new study estimates that the waste from Europe's 87 million canines is roughly equivalent to the continent’s industrial agriculture and car traffic. That's bad news for hikers—and the natural areas where they hike.

The Mile-High City is surrounded by some of the best hiking in the country. Here are the best trails to get out into it.

Outdoor brands are finally starting to see that building clothing and gear in plus sizes is a boon for the bottom line.

There's more than gators and beaches here: Florida has one of the best all-season thru-hikes around.

When campfires are allowed, it's important to know how to light them—and how to put them out.

Cap off a day on the trail with a soak in a steamy mineral pool. We found the best from Alaska to North Carolina.

Don't blame the selfie sticks: Tourists have been making poor choices in our wild spaces since long before smartphones.

Training the calves can reap huge benefits for knee and ankle health. These three calf exercises will help keep your lower body injury-free.

Amber Kohnhorst was hundreds of miles from her nearest friend when she fell down a cliff and broke her back.

TV and YouTube survival stars Gregory Ovens and Zachary Fowler are on the hook for allegedly hunting, fishing, and illegally lighting fires in Banff.

Don’t leave this indispensable gear at home.

Sculptural rock formations and otherworldly passageways await when you descend below the rim. Here’s how to do so safely.

You’ve heard of Yosemite’s firefall, an annual phenomenon where sun lights up the park’s Horsetail Falls. But the original firefall was much more dramatic.

Visitors will need to abide by restrictions to see one of Yosemite’s most ephemeral sights.

A new bipartisan bill would create a pilot program to let visitors know how crowded national parks are—and help spread the crowds to less-trodden spots.

From location to decoration and everything in between, these tips will make your campsite the most tricked-out on the mountain.

The PaRx program aims to get patients outside to reap the proven health benefits of nature.

Floods, falls, ornery wildlife: Find out if you have what it takes to survive a desert dayhike gone wrong.

Ready to cross one of the most scenic canyons on Earth? We've got you covered.

Law enforcement and rescue personnel in Palm Springs are asking hikers to make sure they know their limits after a series of deaths and rescues on the area's trails.

A few small tweaks to your schedule can make all the difference.

Humans have been starting fires without matches longer than with them. Can our modern man measure up?

A site with images that date back 8,000 years was spray-painted with racist slurs and symbols, among other graffiti

After Covid's long-term side effects left her unable to chase the physical adventures she had treasured before, Dani Mortell found herself negotiating a new outdoor experience.

Waterfalls aren't summer-only destinations—these cascades are even cooler when frozen in the winter.

After hunters killed a record 23 resident wolves, commissioners voted unanimously to end the hunt early near the park.

Get ready to trek around Washington's most iconic mountain, through some of the best scenery in the lower 48.

A hiker starts experiencing coughing fits and chest pain on the trail. Is it just the aftereffects of a long day, or something more serious?

From the heart of the Ozarks to the edge of the Ouachita National Forest, Amber Straughn—one of the minds behind the James Webb Space Telescope—reflects on her explorations along Arkansas’ best local trails.

These eight products are versatile companions for every adventure.

In the backcountry, a rolled ankle can spell trouble. Learn how to tell minor sprains from major injuries and what to do if you’re hurt.

Like many other subcultures, long-distance hiking has its own language.

Looking to climb some glaciated peaks this winter? These snow anchors will keep your rope team secure above drops or high-angled slopes.

Make the most of your precious weekend freedom. These hikes deliver epic views and fun to all types of time-crunched hikers.

A 21-year-old hiker is the latest of several to pass away from a fall while trying to snap pictures in high places.

The move may kill a controversial copper-nickel mining project located close to the protected wilderness

In 2022, four more parks have begun or expanded their ticketing systems, and many have renewed what was already in place.

Save packing space and weight—but still keep warm—with these minimalist sleeping bags.

Hikers need to stop trampling trailside flora in pursuit of “the shot.”

The fate of the mostly-complete Mountain Valley Pipeline is up in the air after a federal appeals court threw out a key permit that would have allowed it to cross Jefferson National Forest.

We've partnered with travel outfitter Modern Adventure to create four epic trips for Outside+ members at discounted rates. Better yet, an Outside editor will join you on each inaugural journey.

Gear keeps getting lighter and better—but there are some products we refuse to give up. Three hikers explain why.

Only one rib-sticking potato mash took top marks.

Looking for a great dayhike, weekend trip, or multiday expedition near Seattle? We've got you covered.

Explore a geothermal wonderland with the help of Backpacker's experts.

The backers of a new series of national park-themed NFTs view them as a membership card to an exclusive outdoor club. Is the environmental impact worth it?

The Narrows at Zion National Park offers an incredible adventure in America's most amazing slot canyons. Here's how to safely explore them.

Keep your toes warm this winter with these ultra-insulated loungers.

Will a shock from a taser stop a bear from attacking you? Unsurprisingly, someone has tried it.

More people than ever are venturing to the parks. Can the system adapt?

A winter trip through Crater Lake National Park nets a once-in-a-lifetime photo.

From Gouda to good old string cheese, we tested 20 types to find the trail-worthiest.

A fatal avalanche near Hoosier Pass, Colorado is a reminder that dangerous slides can occur on gentle terrain

Gauge your cardiovascular fitness to hone in on your training goals.

Stay safe and move efficiently on loose, steep terrain with these tips.

Q: How much time does it take for the body to absorb water into the system after drinking it?

Thru-hikers hoping to stop or resupply at Tuolumne Meadows may need to come up with another plan.

Like a seed pushing through the hard spring soil in search of the sun, so too must you push through adversity to the glorious ultralight of backpacking. 

Fire up a backcountry meal to remember with these camp-friendly cookers.

On Washington's west coast, you can backpack through any landscape you can dream of—and you can do it all on the same trip.

A hiker pulls confidence from an unsolicited gear critique in the Catskills.

Activists launch The Outdoorist Oath to promote social justice on the trail.

Winter backpacking requires an entirely different strategy than hiking in the summer. Get ready for it with these five expert picks, including a tent, a stove, a sleeping bag, and more.

Many of the skills involved with long hiking also lend themselves to going faster on trails.

Through thick and thin, health and injury, long slogs and zero days, your trail family will be there for you.

Start planning a far-flung adventure with these 10 classic and soon-to-be-classic hikes.

Seasoned backcountry skier Jake Urban shares his kit for touring.

From climate change to drilling and mining, various threats promise to wipe out what’s best about America’s 12 most endangered trails. Hike them now to admire ancient glacial ice, hear howling wolves, splash at pristine beaches, and admire ancient art galleries.

Two thru-hikers find unexpected trail magic on one of America's lesser-known thru-hikes.

No workout can mimic the challenge of a thru-hike, but you can minimize initial soreness—and the risk of injury—by smart training. Start a fitness program at least eight weeks before your hike.

It’s not all in the legs. Strengthen your upper body to boost your balance and better control your poles and pack on rough terrain.

Whether you want gas station-fast or cafe-gourmet, there's a way to do it right.

Bear bells are still common sights in Yellowstone and other bruin-heavy parks—but the science behind them is spotty. Our resident bruin answers all your questions in in Ask a Bear.