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Spot a grizzly, basecamp amid Fourteeners, and relax in secluded hot springs. (Click linked trips for GPS waypoints, photos, and more.)

See moose, bag a high-desert peak, and sample a quiet long trail. (Click linked trips for GPS waypoints, photos, and more.)

Hike to the world's best tropical campsite, see elephant seals, and trek through poppies. (Click linked trips for GPS waypoints, photos, and more.)

Tackle our toughest and least-crowded routes in the Grand Canyon with this interactive map.

Our army of reader-reader scouts mapped 59 local hikes from South Carolina to Northern California. See their favorites, then learn how to download tracklogs and waypoints.

Kick-off Memorial Day weekend with this decadent dessert.

See five volcanoes, camp at secluded lakes, and hike through a swarm of butterflies. (Click linked trips for GPS waypoints, photos, and more.)

No sink? No problem. Here's a step-by-step guide to backcountry dish scrubbing.

Bag a peak every day (and a view every step) on the country's highest-elevation footpath.

Devour the world's best scenery, chocolate, and cheese on the Via Alpina.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Our resident trip planning expert shares where to camp, how to plan, and other tips for the John Muir Trail.

Whether you're looking for Coastal, Canyon, Peak, Forest, or Urban hikes, we have those. Plus some paddling (Water) trips for good measure.

Check out these city hikes in Walt Disney World, Las Vegas, and Manhattan.

Hike amongst the trees in these Washington, California, and Vermont hikes.

Hike high points on Mt. Rainier, Mt. Washington, and Mt. Whitney.

Marvel at Mother Nature on these canyon hikes in Utah and North Carolina.

Hug the coastline in these Michigan, California, and British Columbia hikes.

Hit the water, and see plenty of wildlife and scenic views, on these paddling trips in Alaska, Florida, and Minnesota.

Learn where solitude reigns--and why. Plus: Tackle the hardest Big Ditch route we've ever published.

How to beat the crowds and find solitude in the Rockies

The top peaks for every type of hiker.

Looking for animals? This Minnesota paddle is a sure bet.

See the Everglades by boat on this 23 mile trip.

Paddle along Glacier Bay's dynamic shores.

Hike Canada's Pacific Coast harbor on this British Columbia trail.

Hike Lake Superior's shoreline in this 12+ mile hike.

This 26-mile trek along California's coast should have been a highway...except it was too riddled with cliffs to build on.

Find your hike on the country's highest footpath.

Turn-by-turn beta for highlights on its best 10 miles.

This picturesque Utah hike features natural arches and ancient petroglyphs.

Head to Asheville, North Carolina for this beautiful gorge loop.

Hike, swim, and scramble in this 16-mile slot canyon route.

If you don't mind the potential of extreme weather and wind, Mt. Washington is your hike.

Check out the Mountaineer's Route of Mt. Whitney if you're looking for a challenge.

This challenging climb on Mt. Rainier gains almost 2,000 feet per mile.

California kid becomes youngest on Everest, one peak away from youngest atop Seven Summits

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

This epic trip is hard, dry, steep--and gorgeous. The Cranberry Route--the final leg of this challenging loop--is the boldest, hardest scramble our scouts have done in the Grand Canyon. Study the key steps of this eight-mile section and see more details a

If you think you missed the age of exploration and discovery, you haven't tried the latest mapping tools. Join our tech scout as he learns how to hike like a cartographer--and sees the wilderness in an entirely new way.

Find solitude and Adventure in the Big Ditch.

Find solitude and adventure in the big ditch.

Find the best trail for your backcountry skills.

Score your own private paradise with this insider's guide to uncrowded areas in Grand Canyon National Park.

See giant sequoias, including General Sherman, on this great family hike.

This Olympic National Park trail features serious elevation gain and switchbacks galore.

This 15-mile section of the Long Trail traces the spine of Vermont's Green Mountains.

This 5.3 mile sunset tour of Vegas takes in all the sights and sounds.

If you don't mind the crowds, hiking Manhattan is urban hiking at its finest.

Hike Disney's Magic Kingdom with the family.

Make your tent a little sturdier, a little handier, and a little more visible with these five accessories.

We air-dropped a blindfolded Jim Thornton into the middle of a 2-million-acre wilderness to find out.

Turn a spring hike into a hunt for this gourmet, honeycombed 'shroom.

See it on Google Earth

Iranian government allows 'humanitarian' visit from mothers of three imprisoned American hikers

Tips from the expert: We interviewed Tim Romano to get some tips and tricks for improving flyfishing photos.

This smartly designed daypack carries well, protects itself from rainstorms, and makes sure you stay properly hydrated.

Test your knowledge of cloud types, and how you can use them to predict the weather.

Michael Lanza shows you how to plan your perfect mind-blowing hike in Lord of the Rings land.

In November 2009, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer traveled to Mexico and climbed the volcano Iztaccihuatl with a group of blind children.

Can I still go camping if I sleep with a CPAP machine?

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

30 years ago, Mount St. Helens erupted, creating one of the largest domestic natural disasters and remaking an ecosystem

Maximize your thermos's heat retention capacity with these easy preheating steps.

Amazing video shows Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Creek filled with bizarre ice floes

No one takes a to-go cup on the trail. Unless it's one of these hardy thermoses or hot/cold bottles.

These are some of our favorite wildlife photos you've submitted to the Reader Photo Contest.