New Hampshire Could Punish 'Negligent' Hikers
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One Hiker Dies, Two Rescued on Mount Rainier
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More Evidence that You'll Outlive Everyone
New research unearths more benefits to getting outside
Google Street View Adds New National Parks
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Viagra Could Make For Stiffer Competition
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Steve Howe's Rescue Call from Denali
The anatomy of a (near) disaster
Water Purification Mist
On a recent backpacking trip, I mixed Aquamira water purification drops in my Nalgene before we reached a water source. I noticed a mist coming out of the empty bottle just prior to filling with water. What was that, and is it safe to drink?
Predators and Soloing
I have heard reports of bears and panthers in areas around where I want to solo hike this summer. Is it okay to go alone?
Icky Ticks
What is the approved procedure for removing a tick?
Mount Rainier's $70,000 Toilet
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Battling Komodo Dragons to Survive
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NPS May Return Half of Badlands to Sioux
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After Exercise, Recover with Real Food
A sports-nutrition trend gets called out
RVs: Facing Extinction or the 22nd Century?
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Americans Choose Obama for Wilderness Safety, Bike Rides
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Enviros Hope U.N., Obama Can Protect Glacier
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Shrinking Texas lake reveals downed plane
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Show of Support
Fitness depends on who you surround yourself with
Danger at 10,000 Feet?
Anyone coming from lower altitudes to 8,000 feet or more may experience headaches, unusual fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and lassitude. Expect, also, that you'll do some heavy breathing, even after you acclimatize. These physiological responses are discomforting, but not serious.
Filtering Out Viruses
I was thinking about getting a water filter, but I understand that it will not filter out viruses. Is this something I should worry about if I'm backpacking in the U.S.?
Altitude Memory
Do you think our bodies "remember" acclimating?
Smokey the Bear Returns
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Chickening out on Green Living
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'07/'08 Avalanche Deaths Break Record
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3D Flyover: Smoky Mountains National Park
Link high peaks, blueberry-cloaked balds, primo trout fishing, and the South's sweetest backcountry swimming holes on this challenging, 56.7-mile hike.
3D Flyover: Yosemite National Park
On this crowd-free 60-miler, you'll follow in John Muir and Ansel Adams's bootprints on a high-country trek to the best views in the Range of Light.
3D Flyover: Denali National Park
On this seven-day trek through the legendary Toklat Valley, we've watched wolves hunt snowshoe hares, dodged caribou running up riverbars, and stood our ground while grizzlies bluff-charged camp.
China Seizes Tent Factories For Earthquake Relief
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National Park Vacation Planners: 3D Videos and Downloadable Beta
3-D hike videos, complete trip planner pdfs, our interactive ParkFinder tool, and more.
3D Flyover: Grand Canyon
Enjoy yawning panoramas and no campsite competition along the Big Ditch's middle balcony–the Tonto Plateau–on a 5-day trek locals call "the jewels" for its perfectly placed (and lifesaving) springs.
Old Faithful Getting More Faithful?
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3D Flyover: Olympic National Park
Ramble from giant virgin cedar, hemlock, fir trees to high alpine peaks and classic Northwest rainforest on this 45-mile epic.
June 7 is National Trails Day
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Water Purification Techniques
Associate editor Jason Stevenson and marketing coordinator Amy Clore offer a lesson in healthy drinking
Camping, Hammock Style
Associate editor Shannon Davis shows you how to swing in style.
Salamanders Get $284K Tunnel
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Yosemite's Falls Near Peak Flow
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Uncontacted tribe photographed in Amazon
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Creating Diversity in the Outdoors
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Miracle Fruit Makes Life Sweeter
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Biting down on a real 'Big Mac'
The absurdities of Denali climbing, a bit about my partner, and links so you can follow our progress
May 2008
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Denali Dreaming
Hard Won Lessons on Logistics, Altitude, and Cold
Living the Life, Act 2
Now I know why I stay in shape
Editors' Choice 2008: REI Quarter Dome T3 Tent
Easy to pitch and easy on the wallet, this tent is rock-solid when it comes to weather protection.
Editors' Choice 2008: Big Agnes Cyclone SL Chair Kit
Rest easy: Here are 6 ounces of pure lounge-lizard comfort
Conrad, Jennifer Anker on Today Show
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Brit rocker and model go 'camping'
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Rockefellers push Exxon to Fight Global Warming
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Field Notes: The Latest Word from Our Testers
The green truth behind bamboo, a hyper-efficient cookpot, and a bargain three-person tent.
Canoes: All Aboard!
Some of the country's best wilderness is accessible only by boat. To help you get there, our testers picked the top canoes in six key categories.
The CDT Project
We sent 209 readers out to GPS the Continental Divide Trail, the biggest, baddest long-distance path of them all. They brought back the makings of the first authoritative map of this American classic. These are their stories–and their favorite sections.
Climb Higher
With the right preparation–and a little help from a half-dozen friends, two exotic techno-gadgets, and one very sweaty hypoxic chamber–can a sea-level-dwelling rookie climb the highest peak in Colorado?
Eat Better
Want to hike farther, explore tougher terrain, and carry big loads without bonking? To achieve your biggest backcountry goals, you have to change how you eat.
Train Smarter
Get trail-fit in six weeks with this simple exercise plan.
Summer Fitness Special: Hike Stronger, Live Longer
Achieve peak performance on the trail with our complete guide to training and eating like a backpacker.
Hiking The Sierra High Route
On this burly, 210-mile traverse, which crosses 33 passes and barely touches established trails, you can find Alaska-sized scenery, complete solitude, and just enough risk to keep things interesting.
Keep Your Feet Happy
Long-distance runner Russell Secker feels your foot pain–and he knows how to get rid of it.
Prime Your Pump
You can't hike with a bum ticker–follow these heart-healthy strategies to stay on the trail longer.
Better to the Last Drop
A hiker cannot live on water alone. Next time out, try these coffee, tea, and wine updgrades.
Recipes for the Trail: Fish Feast
4 hook-and-cook dinners just waiting to be caught
Next Level: Prep a Fish for Dinner
Add fresh-caught trout to the menu with these 6 easy steps.
Start Smart: Team Paddling
Improve your speed and efficiency by synchronizing your strokes.
Reader Tips: Big Burn
Need to start a fire fast? Try a flammable cupcake.
The Specialist: Plan Away Pounds
Shed useless pack weight, not luxuries
Casting Call
Fly-fishing is part meditation, part ultralight technique (catch, don't carry, your dinner), and all fun.
Memorial Season Mayhem
SAR News from Dumb to Inspirational
Cobras on the loose in North Carolina!
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Everglades Burn Not All Bad
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On Everest: Climber Death And Record Summits
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3 Bright Birds
Of all the North American bird species, few stand out more than this trio of flyers. Their vivid plumage makes them some of the easiest springtime wildlife to spot.
Should Mount St. Helens become a national park?
New legislation could make the volcanic monument a national park. But is that a good thing?
See More: Deer
Learn the difference between elk, white-tails, and mule deer.
Danger Signs: Burn Zones
Here are the top three wildfire dangers and how to avoid them.
Nuclear-Free Hiking
How Cold War weapons sites are becoming America's most unusual new preserves.
Trip Doctor: Best National Park Bus System
Tired of commuting in a car around our national parks? Catch the best backcountry bus.
Trace Canada's Spine
Hike the best section of the Great Divide Trail.
Paddle and Hike Voyageurs National Park
With a thousand islands and countless passages, this little-visited treasure is a watery maze. Here's the way in–and out.
May 2008 Table of Contents
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Best Damn Weekend Ever: Washington's Kaleetan Lake Loop
Only an hour from Seattle, this Cascades gem offers killer Rainier views.