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Antelope bashes couple driving a motorcycle in Grand Teton NP

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A friendly reminder to get out and play in our national parks—no excuses

Some hikers will ditch their clothes to celebrate the Summer Solstice this weekend

Lone wolverine wanders into Colorado after 90-year absence

Fresh fish, but no pan? We show you how to prepare a tasty fillet on the campfire.

The European Union bans iodine for use in water treatment

Beer-in-a-bag would enable easy brews, spasms of joy for backpackers

British soldier wounded in Iraq completes climb up Yosemite's El Capitan to raise money for other injured soldiers

Smart bruin uses dog door to sneak into Colorado house

Two deaths and a close call illustrate the perils of unroped scrambling, crowded routes, and summit separations

Dan and Janine Patitucci live in the Italian Alps, shoot adventure photos for magazine covers, and still find time to adventure race. Jealous yet?

Arizona hiker gets rescued after becoming a human pincushion

These new daypacks are totally old-school

Yesterday, rangers recovered the body of another falling victim

Robber holds up Salt Lake BD store in search of 'precious metals,' leaves with top-notch climbing rack instead

I have heard that the bonding agents like Super Glue or Krazy Glue can be used to seal wounds in the backcountry. Is this true, and what's the risk vs. benefit?

Baselayers. I need a good one for summer and fall. I know wool is great but frankly, I itch and get pretty hot when I'm mid hike. Any suggestions?

A man mauled by a grizzly and the ranger who saved him return to the scene of the attack after 50 years

Fly the Rockies with our 3D video, then download the GPS track to do the route yourself.

Bad weather brought tragedy to Yosemite over the weekend

How energy efficient is your own home? Here's how to find out

Cats may get nine lives, but I'd call that tight rationing

Finally: Video evidence of our staff crushing at Teva Mountain Games

Two doctor-climbers killed yesterday in a 2,000-foot fall on McKinley

Yeah, and this too

Our official tastebud guinea pigs give you the skinny on the latest trail foods.

Aladdin/Stanley keeps the water flowing and plastic bottles out of the landfill at this year's music fest.

Watch out, black-market Indiana Joneses: The F.B.I. is cracking down on grave robbers who steal Native American artifacts on public and tribal lands.

How do I get the campfire stench out of my gear? I tried washing it but no-go.

The stats and assumptions behind our grading system for the August 2009 story.

In a bivy, what are the chances of a rattler crawling in with me and/or of me rolling over on one with my arms and torso bare? I'm not sleeping well with this!

In praise of one of the best helmet cams we've ever tried

After picking up a lost hiker in New Mexico, a police helicopter crashes, initiating another rescue operation

Four BACKPACKER editors kayaked, ran, and biked (road and mountain) for miles in the grueling Teva Mountain Challenge. Photos by Caleb Tkach and Ted Alvarez.

Our Assistant Map Editor burns legs and lungs racing his road bike up Vail Pass for the Teva Mountain Games

After being alerted to a decomposing hiker's body, Connecticut SAR peeps discover a mannequin at the bottom of a ravine

Search-and-Rescue guru Robert Koester creates a quick profile of the average victim and his behavior.

The large rodents' return to the Northeast causes unexpected side effects

Watch as BACKPACKER staffers chomp down on scorpions, tarantulas, and other creepy crawlers to see if they're trailworthy snacks.

Going ultralight may be the ultimate get-out-quick scheme: It took me all of 60 minutes to shop and pack for a 5-day hike and all of 10 minutes to pitch or pack up my simple camp.

Pick the gear I can carry on a trip to determine how low one man can go.

Intrepid staff athletes stun endurance race crowds with a surprising finish—and a bit of whitewater sabotage

Two news shorts on gas canister craziness and a cheap new PLB

Search and rescue teams find expedition filmer Wade Johnson, who joins fellow Boulder climber Jonny Copp as a casualty on a remote Chinese peak

Products featuring the durable fabric to be showcased on nationwide tour

It happens on Saturday, so hit the trail—or better yet, build one

You can't beat fresh-picked, flavorful antioxidant bombs!

An advisory panel rules against making the volcano a national park, but supporters vow to continue fighting

Obama, governors nationwide declare June officially Great Outdoors month

Will placing a copper penny on a wasp, hornet, or bee sting reduce the pain and swelling?

Popular off-limits Colorado peaks reopen to summer climbing

Patagonia introduces women-specific footwear—and the ladies of BACKPACKER give them a spin

Interior Secretary Salazar hopes to boost local economies by waiving park fees

What can I feed my dog throughout the day while we are hiking to keep his energy up?

Matthew McConaughey, Jack Nicholson and more to star in a Hollywood adaptation of the Edward Abbey classic

Now, there's no reason to wait for that post-hike beer

A Frenchman planning to row across the Atlantic calls for rescue barely 150 miles into his 3,000-mile journey

Comedian Will Ferrell tromps through Sweden, 'survives' with Bear Grylls

Tis the Season for High Photon Energy Packets. Beware!

Not only are you killing yourself, but you're probably destroying the environment too.

Senior Editor Tracy Ross reflects on the Telluride MountainFilm Festival

You know that the big-name parks draw big-time crowds. But each of those outdoor icons has a lesser-known replacement that offers some of the same classic features and epic scenery–and you get it all to yourself.

Long-distance hiker and lightweight zealot Justin "Trauma" Lichter offers a peek inside his pack--and explains how he adjusts his load for five different types of trips.

Get the bug dope ready: The bloodthirsty mosquito is heading your way this summer.

Check out our picture diagram of the possible ramifications.

Senior editor and National Magazine Award-winner Tracy Ross shares a backcountry favorite, sorta

Blues-Brothers simplicity plus off-terrain versatility make these sunglasses from Native the go-to shade for this editor.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

I've seen bells marketed as a way to notify animals that you are in the area. Could use of the bell actually attract predators that are used to hearing bells on livestock?

The Caribbean island country Antigua will rename its highest peak for the president and declare it a national park

1941 travel film takes a look back at the Yosemite that was—which included encouraging visitors to feed the bears