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Get up close (but not too close) with a classic symbol of America on this Great Plains trail.

Spy seals, otters, and whales on the newly completed 3.8-mile Boucher Trail in central California.

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.

What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.

Experts say May, June, July are main tick months

Nature can be brutal. Learn how to to deal with wounds from all kinds of thorns, spines, splinters, shards, quills, needles, and anything else that might get under your skin when you’re on the trail.

A tank of a boot that will keep you cruising along in comfort.

This year's fires haven't been as bad as in years past, but most have been caused by people.

Visitation and rescue incidents are both up at Mt. Adams--but what does Instagram have to do with it?

The "fire hydrant" technology would make it easier for firefighters to do water drops in remote areas.

The death, in the park's Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, is the first river-related fatality of the season.

Our 4 favorite excursions this week.

Land managers struggle to protect the last white lady's slipper orchid plant in the preserve system.

A mountain biker came upon the big cat lying across an Emerald Mountain trail.

Vote for the chance to win a sweet prize.

When it comes to roomy, durable, affordable shelters, this tent is king.

A rib-breaking fall was my wake-up call.

The move comes as the 416 wildfire grows to more than 22,000 acres.

Rangers are looking for the person who spray painted words of love across a rock at the park.

Here's where to go for baby birds, blooming succulents, and butterflies.

The proposed 319-mile-trail will have to wait until a $9 million debt is settled.

A woman sustained bite injuries from the three dogs, presumed to be feral,

Kane County Health Department has issued an alert warning of an increase in the bloodsucking insects.

Yes, there are socks on here, and so much more. Surprise the outdoorsman in your life with something special this Father's Day.

There's calorie density, nutritional profile, and bulk to consider. But when it comes to packing food for a thru-hike, one thing will always hold true: it has to taste good enough to eat.

Brigham Holladay, 26, fell while trying to escape a slot canyon near Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park in March 2018.

Everyone does it. But it takes a special kind of hiker to make tripping look good.

The saying goes, "Virginia is for Lovers," but it could just as easily be "Virginia is for outdoor lovers."

"The healing is going to start with the women. In indigenous culture, women are a huge part, and it’s got to start with us out on the land."

Great photography is more accessible than ever, thanks to affordable camera tech. But you still need the know-how to use it. Pro adventure photographer Adam Barker offers these pointers for getting started.

Photographer Bart Smith, 58, has hiked nearly every mile of every National Scenic and National Historic Trail designated under the National Trails System Act. We caught up with him before his latest outing—a 3,700-mile trip on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail—to talk about the hiker mind, trail magic, and seeing the elephant.

The National Scenic Trails system boasts nearly 19,000 miles. Not sure where to start? We’ve scoured the whole network to bring you the best 50 miles.

Heading into the hot zone this summer? Use these gear picks to stay comfy, safe, and cool.

Popular crossing slated for removal to preserve wilderness, but opinions are split.

White Mountains mainstay to get an overdue name change.

Saunders came face-to-face with killer Carl Drega

Ankle injury prompts emergency response

Construction will bring new services, restrooms, roads

Just don't do it.

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.

What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.

The animal, which had attacked a dog and menaced hikers, was believed to be rabid.

The coyote is the fourth confirmed case of rabies so far this year in the district.

The city's park district is pushing a campaign to prevent hiking emergencies during sweltering temps.

Parts of the Tonto, Coronado, and Prescott National Forests will waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day, June 9.

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The season extension makes Mammoth the last California ski resort standing this spring.

A French drug manufacturer is developing a vaccine for the tick-borne illness.

The Seattle scouts are recovering from hypothermia after an unplanned night in a snow cave.

A climber and a swimmer were killed in separate incidents recently.

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The sow and two cubs had broken into (or tried to break into) six homes over a few weeks.

The connector expands hiking and biking options and makes traveling between forest preserves safer.

The pilot program is experimenting with ways to reduce conflict between trail users.

Massachusetts biologists are asking for volunteers to help survey the turkey population.

The 39-year-old man fell into the Fox River in mid-90s temperatures.

The national park is increasingly turning to volunteer Search & Rescue workers to keep up with a jump in emergencies.

American mountaineering royalty flips the apparel industry on its head with the launch of Bight Gear, a line of clothing for mountaineers, by mountaineers.

Strengthen joints and banish sprains for good.

This light, waterproof boot is built to handle the heat.

Our expert shares his favorite day hike, backpacking trip, post-hike dinner and more.

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife funds will go toward an easement along the river.

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.

What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.

The city council's transportation committee is looking at a proposal for a dockless electric bike program.

Enter to win a Big Agnes backpacking package: sleeping bag, pad, pillow and pad inflator.

The forests have shuttered sections because of extreme wildfire risk.

The rule is now in effect to protect local canines.

Snap up a room at the lodge to see the Grand Canyon's Havasu Falls with ease.

Turn up the fun factor with stuffed fruits and veggies. Best part? No dishes required.

Can a landlubber learn to paddle—and like it?

When it comes to backpacking destinations, Hells Canyon takes the cake.

Get a backwoods kind of quiet—even when you drive there.