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Deliberate exercise can help you recover from an injury faster and come back stronger than ever once you’re healed.

Two people ended up in the hospital and two more had to seek medical attention after being struck by lightning during a storm at the Grand Canyon.

If you're new to Colorado's 14ers or simply looking for a day hike into the clouds, try these (relatively) easy adventures on Colorado's tallest mountains.

Bus 142 spent 60 years sitting in the Alaskan backcountry and saw thousands of visitors before it ended up at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks. Now, a team of conservators, students, and volunteers faces the challenge ahead.

Why this lesser-known trail in northern Arkansas should be your next thru-hike.

Carboload for a full day of hiking with these delicious pasta recipes.

Hint: The strategies may not be as obvious as they seem.

Some destinations may still be closed to US travelers, but that just means you have more time to plot out the perfect trek. Start planning now for the hike of a lifetime.

At 93 perfect miles long, the Wonderland Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park is about at short as thru-hikes get. But that doesn't make it any less spectacular. Plan your trip with our advice.

Unless you’re looking to set a speed record, enjoying a proper meal al fresco can be one of the greatest joys of backpacking. Up your backcountry chef game with these five pieces of camp kitchen gear.

Eddie Bauer's new rental operation makes it easy to use gear without spending a fortune.

One of the windiest hikes in the world is no slouch on views, either.

The new era of wildland firefighting is a war with no end in sight.

Grizzly and black bears have killed five people in North America over the last five months. Is this cause for concern?

How to keep hiking when your ankle takes a turn for the worse. Plus, keeping them strong and trail-ready.

Following a spate of heat-related injuries among rescuers as well as hikers, several of Phoenix's most popular trails will be closed to the public during summer heat watches.

To see the best of this Ohio park, you're going to have to work a little harder than usual. Shape up with this off-trail hiking advice from a national park ranger.

Case marks first time tree DNA has been introduced as evidence in federal court.

Long-distance hikers face a short window to finish their treks. Climate change could close it even further.

It’s better than a foam roller, and way easier to fit in your pack.

Just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, a fire ecologist reckons with damage and recovery after last year’s calamitous wildfires.

Chewing is overrated. Meet your new favorite, slurpable hiking snacks.

A bruin sparked a search in the Boundary Waters after it stole a bag containing a camper's snacks—and his gun.

The Roofnest Falcon XL is simple to set up and offers plenty of livable space.

You think climbing Rainier is tough? Try it carrying wounds from a war, then see who you pity.

Ohio is the last place you'd expect to discover an off-trail wonderland. But in Cuyahoga Valley, where cross-country hiking is allowed, finding the good stuff takes a little bit of work.

Running in the heat is tough—but sometimes, it's flat-out dangerous. Here's what the science says about keeping yourself safe while you train.

Scientists in Germany are developing an autonomous aircraft that can track lost hikers by sound. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie—but this robot is firmly on the side of good.

After summiting every mountain in New Hampshire over 4,000 feet, Floki and her hiking companion Mel Elam have their sights set on their next adventure.

Can't decide on just one cocktail for your adventure? Put together a mobile backcountry bar kit.

Patricia Cameron set out to hike the 486-mile Colorado Trail to raise awareness for her nonprofit. She ended up finding out even more about her personal strengths.

Easy inflation and deflation make this sleeping pad a camp favorite.

These products will keep you protected and prepared on high-alpine treks.

A forecast of 130°F would match the highest temperature ever measured with modern instruments–and it could get even hotter than that.

One of our favorite shelters gets an eco-friendly upgrade.

Bears get all the attention, but it's actually rodents that do most of the damage to backpackers' gear on the trail. Here's how to keep them at bay.

Incident is state's second fatal attack this year.

Rains, cooler temperatures allow Forest Service to lift closures.

Don't let those partially-used cylinders linger on your shelf.

Strapping too much gear to the outside of your pack is a rookie mistake—but that doesn't mean you should never do it.

While rummaging around my basement I found a old can of stove fuel. Does this stuff spoil?

Bubbling hot springs, steaming geysers, and kaleidoscopic lava flows: If the world feels freshly made here, it's because, in a sense, it is.

In a pinch, they can can keep you going—but only if we all do our part.

The Appalachian Trail is the adventure of a lifetime. Make it yours with our ultimate guide to the country's most famous footpath and the prep, gear, and knowledge you'll need to go the distance.

Hiking is about living in the moment, not speed.

In a wilderness emergency, the tiniest details can be a matter of life and death. After a pair of accidents leave one one young adventurer injured and another deceased, Hayden Seder ponders the difference a stroke of luck can make.

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Featherweight gear takes a lot of the pain out of carrying a load. But when it breaks in the middle of a long hike, it puts that pain right back in again.

Forest Service hopes new restrictions will help the popular Appalachian Trail peak recover from visitors' impacts.

Hiker attacked after dog chases bears, authorities say.

Head to Iceland this summer and you can trek the lava fields in boots made from your pandemic work-, lounge-, and sleep-wear.

Having trouble getting to your ideal base weight? These programs can help.

Beachgoers caught footage of four furry visitors picnicking and cooling off under the summer sun.

A new kind of adventure starts where the maintained trail ends. Advance your hiking game and take on the unknown with these tips for route-planning and navigation. Then, practice footwork skills for safer, more efficient mountain travel.

The XStream Straw offers lightweight, packable filtration for backpacking, mountaineering, kayaking, and other outdoor endeavors.

You could cast to lunkers from alongside the road—but hiking to wild streams and lakes pushes the bliss factor even higher. Outfit your next angling mission with these gear picks.

Wildlife, wildflowers, and views await on this short but sweet Colorado hike.

Under Randy Moore’s incoming leadership, the Forest Service is facing down one of the ugliest fire seasons in memory.

Authorities had suspended their search when Andrew Devers, 25, finally turned up in the woods outside North Bend, Washington.

Stay comfortable amid the sun and sand with these products.

Stoko’s K1 is a revolutionary way to support your knees without the bulk of a traditional knee brace

Risk and active wildfires have closed or partially closed five national forests in Arizona.

The short and steep trip to Lake Agnes delivers with craggy peaks, scree fields (home to pika), and fish-filled alpine waters.

Climb to the top of Death Valley National Park on this 12-mile out-and-back.

Prep your joints for long miles and big descents with these injury-prevention workouts.

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The 33.2-mile round-trip Hoh River Trail winds through a rainforest wonderland fueled by over 12 feet of rain per year.

Climb through scree, alpine meadows, and boulder fields on these off-trail summit adventures.

Scramble up classic redrock and take in the canyon country views on this 4-mile out-and-back.

This 2.5-mile loop in the Wichita Mountains nabs a summit and heads through a series of boulder-built caves.

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The adidas Terrex Speed Ultra provides plenty of cushion without the weight.

Whether you're participating in Naked Hiking Day or just want to feel the breeze on your skin, there are a few things you need to know about nude hiking if you want to make sure you don’t end up ticketed or in cuffs.

The thru-hiking community is getting a much-needed diversity boost.

Warm weather + short trip = a perfect chance to save time and hassle by leaving your cooking gear at home.

No need to skip your coffee just because you didn't bring your stove.

These Spanish-style bites make a perfect lunch or an easy before-dinner snack.

A treat most kids would gobble up...for adults.