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Rich culture and easy access to some of Europe’s most stunning scenery? Count us in.

See more—and have more fun—this winter with these gear and technique trips.

Savor views of the Sierra Estrella and Mazatzal mountain ranges on this close-to-home leg-burner.

Learn how to find a great backcountry skiing zone and create a custom map with this guide to CalTopo.

If you want a great family camping vacation in summer, you'd better make reservations in winter.

Humans aren't the only species making moves this month. Hike these five trails to see wildlife trying to get a little action.

Chocolate and champagne are fine, but this year, give your Valentine something that will keep them happy on the trail.

In letter to employees, company says he failed to disclose "personal and consensual relationship" with another outdoor industry figure.

Get the best of three of America's best wild areas on these tours de force.

Nevada's Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area has miles of trails and hundreds of climbing routes just a short drive from the Strip.

Whether you’re after mellow snowshoe flats or steep powder runs, you’ll get both—as well as a four-burner stove and a full-size bed—in Gothic, Colorado.

Embark on a treasure hunt to find rock art—and clues of the past.

Visit Georgia's best section of the Appalachian Trail in winter for a crowd-free experience and Blue Ridge vistas frosted in white.

Give me some dirt, or snow, or sticks to glue them together.

In her first public appearance, the wilderness’s favorite drag queen dreamed of an outdoor community where everyone feels like they belong.

Your coat is Gore-Tex. Soon, your goggles could be too.

Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife confirmed the man's story in a tweet.

An outerwear line that uses cork and a waste-free computerized knitting system are among the innovations the company hopes to show off this year.

It’s called high-altitude flatus expulsion, and yes, it’s a real thing.

We thought we had seen every possible way to package down. This coat proved us wrong.

We put eight pint-size snowshoes on our testers. Here's how they measured up.

See arches and sea stacks—and no people—when you visit the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor in winter.

When her son experienced a health scare in the mountains, Lisa Jhung had to examine the unknowns of backcountry travel.

Bigger-than-life wilderness plus smile-a-second skiing equals the best winter trip on Earth.

Cutting off of a muddy trail may seem harmless, but it has real consequences.

In August 2018, Spencer Christiansen, 31, and his wife Jess, 24, spent nearly two days lost in Wyoming’s Darby Ice Caves.

Make these flavorful dishes and you won't need to dump Tabasco on your dinner.

See bears or hike the world's longest slot canyon with these group trips.

In winter, one of Sequoia National Park's most popular spots gets a much-needed dose of solitude

Get boots, jackets, and more on the cheap—but hurry.

Turn snowy hikes into (responsible) treasure hunts by learning to recognize wildlife prints

The secret to a good night in the wilderness? The right bag for the job.

Bad weather, unexpected overnights, ankle sprains and worse: Anything can happen in the backcountry. Build the perfect survival kit for any hike by following these simple principles.

Glide through the backcountry with these time-tested picks.

Trying to prevent forest fires with more logging may only make them worse, fire ecologists say. Will the federal government listen?

It's not that we don't appreciate badass outdoor women every other day of the year. But in advance of Women's Appreciation Month in March and International Women's Day on March 8, we'd like to put a special spotlight on some of our favorites

Get a new perspective on an iconic view when you look through Canyonlands National Park's famous Mesa Arch in winter.

How to find the right camp for your kids—and how to know if they're ready.

Whether you’re walking thousands of miles or just a few, every ounce counts. Keep your pack weight down with this seven-step process from expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas.

This weight-saving shell will keep you dry in any weather.

National Park Service had said it would shut out visitors while it assessed impact from off-road driving and damage to vegetation.

First of all, should you?

Yes, hiking is wonderful and nature is grand. But when you’re walking for months at a time, you will eventually get bored. Our thru-hiker explains how to deal with trail fatigue.

The trails are still covered in snow, but it’s not too late to start getting ready for your first thru-hike.

Thru-hiking a long trail is hard enough without constantly second-guessing yourself along the way. Our writer shares her strategies for banishing worries before and during your hike.

Bringing the wrong kind of clothes or food is a quick ticket to a hefty pack—but don’t go too far.

Cites safety, human waste as factors in decision to close paths amid shutdown.

Waterproof pants so breathable, you'll never want to take them off.

A mom learns something new about her son on the short, crowded trail to the summit of Oahu’s Diamond Head.

Overflowing toilets and accumulating garbage are turning Yosemite and other popular destinations into smelly landfills.

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From big fish caught to big mountains summited, kids can do the darndest things.

While most national parks cut services, it will be (mostly) business as usual at the Big Ditch.

All I want for Christmas is to be outside with my family.

From Catalonia to California, our staff picks their top trails of the year.

You don’t have to go far away to get far away in the perfect national park for winter.

Summer never ends on this trek through beaches and live oak forests.

One reason we love backpacking is because it’s hard—but those lessons shouldn't end when we get back to the car.

Judges quote Lorax, slam Forest Service in ruling questioning project’s impact and safety.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota

Coming to a coat near you by 2020.

Whatever you celebrate, do it up different.

Just you, the squirrels, and your shortcomings.

From Canada to Peru to New Zealand, our writers have been to some wild places. Put these on your wish list for next year.

Trek deep into the heart of the mountains to find an ancient city.

On a packrafting trip in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, our scout finds what lies behind the mythology of the landscape—and her own past.

No one ever wants to be in a situation where you need to call for help. But if it does happen to you, you won’t regret being prepared.

On Canada's west coast, countless animals—and the occasional kayaker—thrive.

Former congressman, who recommended shrinking national monuments, faced multiple ethics investigations.