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If land has a personality, then Vermont's 270-mile Long Trail is one moody, unpredictable way to hike through New England.

Unless you're partial to polluted water, don't fill your bottle during or just after a major storm.

New trail-tested advice for shading your face from the sun.

We're not saying you need a pedicure, but a toenail trim doesn't hurt on the trail.

Follow this cover-up advice before you head into the desert.

Your finger got crushed between a rock and a hard place. Here's what to do.

Robert Taylor wants African-Americans to know "there's something great out there."

The Appalachian Trail community lost a prominent supporter, volunteer, hiker, and maintainer.

Sure, you can summit Mt. Rainier, but the real treasure isn't on top. It's the Wonderland Trail down below.

The French-Canadian trappers are long gone, but the grizzlies and waterfalls remain in this alpine nirvana.

If you think the last truly wild, unexplored land is in Canada or Alaska, you haven't been to Wyoming's Absaroka range.

Out of mistakes, miscues, and unexpected turns in the trail, we find the perfect trip.

Washington's gentle "forgotten mountains" -- The Kettle River Range -- are ignored by those in a hurry to reach the Cascades.

Should we pave the wilderness and install escalators for the disabled? No, says a former backpacker.

Its bite is more than painful -- it could be deadly.

Follow Jesse James's footprints to a land of shady valleys and cool, clear lakes.

Wind chill can nip noses or lead to frostbite. Here's what you should know.

Tired of freeze-dried? Try hardtack and corn dodgers for a tasty change of pace.

History is carved in stone in this wild and scenic southern river corridor in North Carolina and Georgia.

Is the legendary jackalope the most endangered species in the Lower 48 or just an old cowboy tale that refuses to die?

Startling research reveals the backcountry melts tension.

This vegetarian burger recipe will suit your palate and clean-up the environment.

Some people head to Wyoming to summit the Tetons. But outdoor legend Paul Petzoldt had a better idea: Create a route for foot travelers along the spine of the great range.

Rare stands of virgin hardwood and creekside camping beckon sunburned hikers.

Five troubled teens and three well-meaning volunteers head into the Colorado mountains, hoping the wilds will help heal the youngsters. But in the end, it's hard to tell whose lives were forever shaped by the experience, the youths or the adults.

Use streams, snow, rivers, and ponds as chilling grounds for enticing backcountry desserts.

Telling time without a watch is just a few digits away.

Here's what to do if you're caught near a wilderness wildfire.

Chambers Lakes are too cold for swimming, but a great place to watch 'bergs drift by.

Are you antsy? Need to get away? Try New York's Tongue Range.

Wyoming's Medicine Bow National Forest is just what the hiker ordered.

Even when you're trapped in the nation's most crowded metropolis, backwoods relief is only a short hike down a Long Path.

Why huff and puff to get to an isolated campsite? Simply grab a paddle, then let the current carry you to a secluded riverside trailhead.

In a strange way, music and wilderness go hand in hand.

Where not to be during lightning.

Why two commonly held lightning-safety beliefs could get you fried, plus expert advice.

Rice takes on the flavor of whatever you add to it, so no wonder it's such a tasty, versatile trail food.

Montana and Wyoming's incredibly wild and beautiful Absaroka needs your help.

Here's what little we've learned about the mysterious Jackalope.

On the hoof, antlers and horns are a regal sight. Once discarded, they speak volumes about the former owner.

Horns or antlers?

A quick guide to antler spotting in the wild.

When it comes to punching up a bland menu,there's a whole world of flakes, granules, and sprinkles waiting to be tried.

Alaska's premier area for fish and wildlife.

A primordial oasis of rivers, bighorn sheep, and canyons.

Mountain vistas: the ups and downs of a mountain-biking/hiking paradise.

A high point offering a year-round getaway for lovers of southern wildlife, lush forests, and redeye bass.

California's second largest park has an impressive trail system.

Roads end in Arizona with tall tales, natural gardens, cacti forests, and shoe scorpions.

Cool your feet and warm your brow in this Arizona desert wilderness.

In the shadow of magnificent Mt. Shasta lies a relic of ancient times.

Lay claim to your own California mountain valley and bask in utter solitude.

Porpoises escort you to a rugged island where buffalo really do roam.

Catch rainbows -- trout, that is -- in Rockhouse Basin's rivers, where you're more likely to see a wildcat than another human.

Myths and cactus in California: A life-filled land of sand and mountains.

Hike with sea turtles, watch the dolphins play, and share the beach with ghost crabs.

Sometimes walking "backward" is the only way to go in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Too small to get much attention and a pain in the neck to reach: The perfect Wisconsin escape.

A water-lover's Wisconsin wonderland with forests, prairies, and the occasional eagle.

If you're a fan of eskers, moraines, kettles, and kames, Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine State Forest is the right place for you.

Tucked away in a New England corner is an old-growth paradise.

Heavy forests and the roar of whitewater wait in this section of the Appalachian Mountains.

In Big Cypress' land of exotic plants and lurking alligators, swamps aren't such bad places after all.

Follow the Appalachian Trail to new heights in the rugged New England high country.

Hike from Kentucky to Tennessee along an inland peninsula.

Hike up and down oak- and hickory-covered ridgetops, or explore underground.

Gorgeous gorge: Where the arches outnumber the footprints.