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I hike in the Midwest and I was told that in a lightning storm that it's best to stay away from hardwoods like hickory trees and oak trees. Is this true?

Explore a parkland once proposed as the summer grounds for a second presidential White House.

Wildlife biologists capture footage of the largest wolf pack in Oregon since extirpation

Uber-hiker Andrew Skurka plans a 4,500-mile Alaskan wilderness route for 2010, but he needs you to rename it.

The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses

No, seriously: This meaty confection packs major punch on grueling days.

A hunter mistook a Virgina college student for a deer and fired, killing her and injuring a companion

Car camping? Here's the ultimate setup for any chef.

Descend this slot canyon from Big Bend's scenic River Road toward the Mexican border and the raging Rio Grande.

Montana's grizzly populations steadily move east to former plains habitat

Your buddy just slid down a steep scree and broke his leg. Should you go for help–or haul him out? It's a tough call. The answer depends on several factors. Here's how to decide.

Bring takeout to the trail with these flavorful Asian noodle dishes.

Lose the leaf-peeping crowds on this quiet ramble above Virginia's loftiest canopies of color.

Though we love backcountry wildlife (well, mostly), sometimes we get no love back. Read up on what to do when Mother Nature bites.

Don't waste winter: Tackle this cross-country canyon trek in the Lower 48's largest national park.

Loosen up–and stay pain-free–with resistance stretching.

Here's how to prevent–and treat–three common backcountry eye problems.

Turn fall's harvest into healthy, energy-packed treats.

It's getting colder but there's no way I'm not camping. Any tricks for staying warm?

Use this chart to determine if you can finish your trip–or should hightail it to the ER.

After long, multiday trips, I get calluses on the bottoms of my feet. Lately they have been very painful. I've had this problem before and the pain went away after a two-day rest--but it's not going away now. Can you help?

GoLite's new Adventure Travel series blends urban form and trail function

For authentic takeout on the trail, try this spicy Pad Thai.

Craving something Asian on your next trek, but don't want to put in a lot of effort? Try this easy Pad Thai.

Take the 5.5 mile trek up Bellows Pipe Trail to the summit; while you're there, enjoy a local cocktail and a cup of chowder at Bascom Lodge.

"Be prepared" is a great maxim, but be honest: Who among you packs a SAM splint and an irrigation syringe on every backpacking trip? Fear not–everyday items can serve as medical equipment in a pinch.

When you're miles away from medical help and it's serious: Here's how to handle extreme injuries in the backcountry.

Sprains, strains, and fractured bones. Here's what to do in the case of a distressed limb.

As much as we try to protect ourselves from extreme elements, sometimes the elements hedge even our greatest efforts. Here's what to do when Mother Nature wins.

Check out what to do when it's much more than a simple scrape or puncture wound.

Soothe tooth pain with these helpful remedies.

Ugh. It's happened to us all. Here's how to handle a bad belly when you're away from far from home.

No wound, now matter how minor, should go ignored in the backcountry. Check out these quick tips to clean it up and keep trekking.

Treating injuries miles from the ER is an essential skill. But don't pack a medical text: Instead, learn what really matters. Wilderness Medicine Institute cofounder Buck Tilton boils down a lifetime's worth of experience into 62 tips every hiker should k

It's a bird...it's a plane...it's a tourist?

This family-friendly hike climbs to Hadley Mountain Fire Tower and showcases expansive views of the Adirondack High Peaks and Great Sacandaga Lake.

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Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

A classic waterfall hike in Silver Falls State Park, the Trail of Ten Falls visits 11 cascades and tours lush forests sprinkled with vibrant wildflowers.

This week's weird outdoor news—plus one faker.

This year's Backpacker Photo Contest was a tight race. Here, see outstandings photos that just missed the cut. See the January 2010 issue for the winners.

The all-time best. That's what every hiker wants on a national park trek, and that's what you'll get if you tackle one of these 25 trips.

Hawaii's Nakalele blowhole rivals Old Faithful. Plus: Trek to Oregon's salmon run and California's wine country.

If less people, more elk has become your mountain mantra, check the Guadalupe Mountains backcountry camping sites and trails and get that so sought after alone time.

Don't go up, go around. Rainier's Wonderland Trail loop offers the marathon hiker two weeks of backpacking bliss.

Zero in on your perfect hike, from thrilling slots to soak-awhile hot springs.

Live longer, take the North Circle Route. Glacier's highcountry views and crisp alpine air are rumored to add years to a backpacker's being.

Beat the crowds by tackling this classic dayhike by moonlight.

The Tanner Trail in the grandest of U.S. canyons is a camping classic.

Who ever said out of sight, out of mind was certainly not referring to the wealth of wildlife that are making some big noise in Thorofare Valley.

Traverse alongside delicate ecosystem, open tundra and hit nine summits on this "grand slam" of cross-country treks.

Smelling the flowers doesn't require slowing down your trek (though you might want to) through the explosion of wildflowers that cover the Great Smoky Mountains each year.

Swap summits for sand scrambling along nearly 18 miles of quiet coastal terrain.

No crowds. No frills. No cakewalk. This hang-on-for-your-life climb is not for the meager-hearted.

No one knows the national parks better than the rangers who patrol them. We polled a bunch of insiders on their favorite national park sights, sounds, and tastes.

Wine making and hiking come together perfectly in the Sonoma Valley, where California meets the Mediterranean.

Here's your chance to test gear for us in 2014!

Every year the salmon of the Pacific Northwest return to their birth place to spawn. See this natural phenomenon and a river of fish on an easy hike through tall pines.