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Federal judge blocks controversial Bush-era rule allowing concealed firearms in national parks

This Thursday's Round-up brings a trio of instructional accidents, serious tech anticipation, and black bears with mojo

Climate change and vanishing glaciers force Italy and Switzerland to redraw their borders

We're finalists in General Excellence, General Excellence Online, Personal Service Online, and Best Essay, for Tracy Ross's "The Source of All Things"

Make planning easy by using the same basic ingredients for two tasty meals

It's not just good for you, but now has tax benefits

How should a shell fit ? I can't decide between L or XL. Is it best to have ample layering room or should it be tight and form fitting. I can't decide whether to go up or down.

I am hiking from Mexico to Canada this May (2,650 miles), and my two friends are mostly going to munch on trail mixes--but I can't eat nuts! What can I eat that is lightweight, yet gives me what my body needs to hike 20-plus miles a day?

Haze over the Texas national park will take 146 years to clear

Lower 48 wolf populations reach record highs in the Rockies, but population growth is leveling off. Meanwhile, the park service battles the state of Alaska over aerial hunting.

BACKPACKER introduces Hike Finder for Your Mobile Phone

Colorado senator introduces controversial bill that would allow summer recreation on national forests leased by ski resorts

Green parks, green living, and green beer—what will you do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

On this fine St. Patrick's Day, Associate Editor Shannon Davis explains why whiskey is the perfect backpacking drink.

In the spirit of backcountry adventure, Backpacker magazine announces the 9th annual Get Out More Tour presented by WOOLRICH®-an interactive mobile media and education tour-designed to inspire readers and encourage participation in active outdoor pursuits.

Rocket scientists take on the malaria-carriers with ultimate game of laser tag

The "Ultimate Adventure Handbook," international edition, just went digital.

Plan on hitting the trails at night? Check out these tips.

Clothing and gear makers reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink their businesses.

British man uses Twitter to hike across the U.S.--could "twitchpacking" be next?

Forest Service gets millions from stimulus package

Pop singer hopes to climb to Africa's roof to raise awareness for that continent's water shortage

Congress votes down massive Omnibus Public Land Management Act, which would've preserved 2 million acres as wilderness

A crevasse fall, multi-victim avalanches, and crazy waterfall one-upsmanship

New trailside snacks: Eating bugs isn't just for Bear Grylls

All-in-one Vessel combines jacket, backpack, and tent into one package

Elevate standard grocery-store fare to the next level with this recipe

Environmentalists and scientists say a proposed cement plant may add a milky haze to the Grand Canyon's priceless views

'Get Fit' Ad Campaigns Makes People Eat More

I've used a UV light pen for water treatment, and typically scoop water into the bottle. But will the pen kill any parasites, bacteria, and viruses that are in the droplets around the rim of the bottle, or does it just kill those in the water being stirred?

Does Talc powder block the GoreTex membrane of my boots? And what are the best odor killers for GoreTex Boots?

In one New Zealand forest horses, bikers, and hikers all have separate trails.

The best part of waking up is hurling yourself off a cliff

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Adventure filmmaker Michael Brown drops us a line from Iceland to talk avalanches, glaciers, and paying dues in the film business (which share quite a few similarities).

From kayaking with whales in Vancouver to climbing cliffs in France and canyoning in New Zealand, these adventure hot-spots have it all.

Explore secret Africa on an alpine wildlife safari.

See sheer-sided fjords, calving glaciers, and the northern hemisphere's largest ice sheet.

Experience the magic of the remote Himalaya.

Lose yourself in Europe's last great wilderness.

Explore a hiker's fantasy island on Tasmania's rough-and-wild long trail.

See the Andes the way Cortez did–totally wild.

Discover the best of Kiwi wilderness–north and south–with these two hikes.

Score classic Alps scenery, adventure, and hut culture without the classic crowds.

a bad economy sprouts new gardners

Buy new shoes, and La Sportiva will donate $1 per pair

Adventurers salivate as state moves closer to allowing full-strength beer in restaurants and bars

Spain's little-known Valencia region beckons the mountain-minded adventurer with dramatic topography, sun-drenched hiking and biking, and sumptuous end-of-day feasts.

It takes a certain kind of trail to earn such a lofty title. But our top 10 deliver unrivaled scenery, challenge, local culture, and most of all–fun.

Circumnavigate Europe's most iconic peak.

Walk the World's Highest Trail.

A veteran traveler discovers a world of adventure in his backyard.

In this interview the founder of adventure travel dishes on his favorite wild places, oddest encounters, and the world's next great trekking destinations.

As prosperity spreads across China, so does a passion for the outdoors. But can millions of new trekkers save Asia's vast wilderness from the march of development? Welcome to the world's next hiking frontier. PLUS, check out China's Top Treks.

Stand on the roof of Africa.

Cruise and Homes to take daughter on "normal" family camping vacation

Master every detail of far-flung adventure–from visas to vaccinations–with these time-tested tips from guides and veteran globetrotters.

Recession forces states to cut park funding, but stimulus bill could keep some open—for now

Obama's Interior Department backs up controversial Bush administration-era decision

Explore Great Britain's answer to the Appalachian Trail.