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A hydrated hiker is a happy hiker. Feel good and crush miles with these tips for identifying and avoiding dehydration.

The only thing better than hiking in one fall foliage hot spot? Hiking in two. Or three—or four. Use this itinerary to stage a road trip through New Hampshire’s White Mountains to reach the area’s most underrated treks for fall color.

Venture off the path to find solitude in one of America’s busiest parks.

Start here when packing your bag for a full day of rocky summits.

From strandings at sea to grizzly attacks, we collect our readers' favorite tales from the brink.

If confirmed, the death would be state's first recorded mountain lion fatality.

Like nature, it's all too easy to throw a road trip with the kids off-balance.

Strut into savings with this trusty mid-cut.

Experience Mount Washington from bottom to top via one of the northeast’s most iconic trails on this 7.8-mile round trip.

There’s nothing cheap about this shell’s performance.

Want to know what kind of wildlife has been hiking on your favorite trail? The answer is right in front of you. Learn to recognize animal tracks, and you'll be able to see for yourself.

While the crowds hit Arches National Park, take a detour for a taste of sweet fall solitude.

Stay safe and connected on the trail with these lightweight, durable electronics.

Before you let your dog roam free, you have some important questions to answer.

Get those noodles ready for hoisting heavy packs, hauling your body over boulders, and poling through tough terrain.

Go deep in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park to find the heart of the country’s fight for freedom

From connecting with strangers to playing with tiny dolphins, we all have different reasons to get out and hike.

Catch some September green along the New England Trail before the crowds arrive.

This climber’s peak should be on every hiker’s life list.

The biggest name in outdoor retail turned its employees into testers to improve its house brand—and some of its best pieces are on sale this weekend.

Get off the beaten path in the Ozarks.

Rocky peaks, meadows, and squeaky little pikas: this hike showcases the northwest in all its glory.

Tired of premade beef stew? Try these Egyptian-, Bolivian-, and French-inspired dishes on your next trip.

Test your knowledge of this sexy piece of gear and you might just learn what a houppelande is.

Learn how to treat the most common wilderness maladies with our guide to dealing with everything from bellyaches to broken bones.

Finishes supported hike in 41 days, 7 hours, and 39 minutes.

Demands big-box chain stops using company's images and logo

Upgrade your backpacking kit for chump change through September 3rd.

Steep slopes and snow make for fun—but hazardous—terrain. Bring the right gear to get to the summit and back.

Car camp in luxury with this portable lounger.

Because of her gender, no trekking agency in Ladakh would give Thinlas Chorol a chance. So she decided to create her own.

Mountains, lakes, and sunshine: this route has everything a hiker could want.

Lighten up with these simple tarp shelters.

Plague poses a risk to rabbits, rodents, squirrels--and people.

The new state park lodging options have special intro rates through October.

More moose means more stress on willows, which has big implications for the park ecosystem.

See the landscape that the glaciers left behind.

The big cat is just one of several sighted recently around town.

Some suspect the animals died of dehydration, and employees were disciplined over negligent care.

Young people are flocking to historic--and closed--Vance Creek Bridge for adrenaline-fueled selfies.

The "very high threat" volcano currently has only one seismometer.

Whether you’re visiting a mountain town or moving in, it’s only natural to want the natives to accept you. But how far out of your comfort zone are you willing to go to get there?

Head to this preserve's Greenstone Ridge Trail for a deep-wilderness experience in the Midwest.

Learn more about what goes on beneath the surface by casting a line.

Bans will also affect national forests.

More people have climbed Mt. Everest than have highpointed every state in the U.S. But does that mean it's really hard or really crazy—or both?

We asked readers to pick the best mountain in their state. This is what they said.

Relive our celebration of peaks with these mountaintop shots.

Faces criminal charges along with two other visitors after incident in Katmai National Park and Preserve.

See the best of the Catskills in one 22-mile hike.

Visitors can access park's most popular sector beginning at 9 a.m.

Shuei Kato, 37, survived wind, cold, and hallucinations for four days in the Colorado backcountry in October, 2017.

Should we have trail markers where they're not needed or wanted?

Editor-in-Chief Dennis Lewon reflects on an alpine education.

As kids across the country head back to class, Lisa Jhung reflects on the joys of being a student of nature.

Des Plaines resident charged with hate crime following June 14 verbal abuse

Was clinging to Haystack rock formation

Skill: Turn strangers into friends. Tool: One pair of snowshoes.

The loop around Lake Tahoe is a classic adventure—and one of the best moderate long trails in the world. Tackle it with our guide.

Having conquered coolers, YETI brings its bomber aesthetic to drybags.

The warmer months are in their final stretch, but they're not over yet. Make the most of the dog days with these 14 products.

The Centennial State's namesake route offers a tour of some of the country's best high alpine scenery in one monthlong hike. We break down the prep, practice, and travel you'll need to bag it.

We’re all for tagging summits, but the best way to experience a peak? Hike around it. You’ll see a mountain’s many faces on a single, peak-circling loop. These 14 trips circumnavigate the best of the best.

Mixing the best of a low-top with mid-cut stability, this may be the perfect light boot.

Live large in this lightweight, ultracomfy three-person tent.

Staying clean on the trail might feel like a waste of time—it's just a little stench, right? But for just a few grams, you can bring everything you need to stay not-gross between trailheads.

Dogs can be excellent company on outdoor adventures, but only if you plan properly. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know, bring, do, and avoid to optimize the fun for both you and your pet.

Sleep well and spend less with these two-person tents.

Traveling in bruin country can bring out any parent's inner grizzly.

Last month, Lisa Jhung hit the road with her husband and two sons. Their mission: go on the most epic national parks road trip that they could in two weeks.

Emergency notification devices, such as the Garmin inReach Mini, can save lives in the backcountry. Learn how they facilitate a rescue.