The Best 50 Miles to Hike on America’s National Scenic Trails
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.
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The Best Gear for Desert Hiking
Heading into the hot zone this summer? Use these gear picks to stay comfy, safe, and cool.
Pemi Wilderness Bridge to be Removed, Not Replaced
Popular crossing slated for removal to preserve wilderness, but opinions are split.
Gray Jay No More. (Re)Introducing the Canada Jay.
White Mountains mainstay to get an overdue name change.
Celebrated NH Fish & Game Officer Retires
Saunders came face-to-face with killer Carl Drega
Hiker Rescued from Frankenstein Cliff Trail
Ankle injury prompts emergency response
Dolly Copp Campground Opening Delayed
Construction will bring new services, restrooms, roads
7 Things Not to Graffiti in the Backcountry
Just don't do it.
Weekend Forecast: June 8-10
What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.
Weekend Forecast: June 8-10
What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.
Official Shoots Aggressive Coyote on Mt. Major
The animal, which had attacked a dog and menaced hikers, was believed to be rabid.
Hiker Kills Rabid Coyote that Attacked on Jones County Trail
The coyote is the fourth confirmed case of rabies so far this year in the district.
Phoenix Officials Urge Safe Hot-Weather Hiking
The city's park district is pushing a campaign to prevent hiking emergencies during sweltering temps.
Visit National Forest Sites for Free on Saturday
Parts of the Tonto, Coronado, and Prescott National Forests will waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day, June 9.
New Hampton Trail Challenge
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AMC Boston Young Members Meeting
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REI Garage Sale
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What You Can Do Now: Activist Training
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Mammoth Mountain to Stay Open Well into June
The season extension makes Mammoth the last California ski resort standing this spring.
Lyme Disease Vaccine Could Be Around the Corner
A French drug manufacturer is developing a vaccine for the tick-borne illness.
Navy Rescuers Airlift Boy Scouts off Mt. Baker
The Seattle scouts are recovering from hypothermia after an unplanned night in a snow cave.
Searchers Recover Bodies on Mt. Adams, Eagle Falls
A climber and a swimmer were killed in separate incidents recently.
Night Walk at Nickerson
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Three Problem Bears Euthanized Near Durango
The sow and two cubs had broken into (or tried to break into) six homes over a few weeks.
New DuPage River Trail Segment Links Will and DuPage Counties
The connector expands hiking and biking options and makes traveling between forest preserves safer.
Some Jefferson County Trails Designated Bike-Only
The pilot program is experimenting with ways to reduce conflict between trail users.
State to Citizens: Help Us Count Turkeys
Massachusetts biologists are asking for volunteers to help survey the turkey population.
Heatstroke Might Have Led to Hiker's Drowning
The 39-year-old man fell into the Fox River in mid-90s temperatures.
Joshua Tree Volunteers Step Up as Rescues Rise
The national park is increasingly turning to volunteer Search & Rescue workers to keep up with a jump in emergencies.
Peter Whittaker’s 100,000-foot Promise
American mountaineering royalty flips the apparel industry on its head with the launch of Bight Gear, a line of clothing for mountaineers, by mountaineers.
3 Exercises to Injury-Proof Your Joints
Strengthen joints and banish sprains for good.
Gear of the Week: Mishmi Takin Jampui
This light, waterproof boot is built to handle the heat.
Meet Matt Chabe, BACKPACKER's New Hampshire Trail Scout
Our expert shares his favorite day hike, backpacking trip, post-hike dinner and more.
Ten Mile River Gets $4.4 Million Conservation Grant
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife funds will go toward an easement along the river.
Weekend Forecast June 1-3
What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.
Weekend Forecast June 1-3
What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.
Atlanta Considers Adding E-bike Rentals
The city council's transportation committee is looking at a proposal for a dockless electric bike program.
Four Arizona National Forests Now Have Fire Closures
The forests have shuttered sections because of extreme wildfire risk.
Phoenix Bans Dogs on Trails When It's 100+ Degrees
The rule is now in effect to protect local canines.
Win The Gear To Get You There
Enter to win a Big Agnes backpacking package: sleeping bag, pad, pillow and pad inflator.
Havasupai Lodge 2019 Reservations Open Friday
Snap up a room at the lodge to see the Grand Canyon's Havasu Falls with ease.
Cook Your Camp Meal Inside a Fruit or Vegetable, No Pot Necessary
Turn up the fun factor with stuffed fruits and veggies. Best part? No dishes required.
How to Have Fun in a Canoe
Can a landlubber learn to paddle—and like it?
Why Hells Canyon is Better Than the Grand Canyon
When it comes to backpacking destinations, Hells Canyon takes the cake.
How I Learned to Love Car Camping
Get a backwoods kind of quiet—even when you drive there.
Hiker Killed in Fall at Breakneck Ridge
The 25-year-old had been climbing off-trail without safety equipment.
Group Sets Out to Hike New 170-Mile Route around Chicago
The trailblazers are out to prove that Windy City hikers can enjoy wild, long-distance routes too.
California Cracks Down on Illegal Pot Grows, Pesticides
The state announced new efforts to fight the "catastrophic" environmental impacts of Mexican drug cartel marijuana operations.
Lawsuit to Drain Hetch Hetchy Back in Court
An environmental group continues its fight to restore Yosemite National Park's Hetch Hetchy area to its natural state.
Hiker Survives 4 Days at Joshua Tree by Drinking Urine
The New Zealand woman resorted to drastic measures after falling and breaking her pelvis.
Food Trucks for CASA
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White Mountain Summer Hiking Series Kick-off
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OptOutside Boston: Celebrating Stewardship and Our Parks
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Kane County Program Fighting to Save Kestrels
Members hope the system of nesting boxes will boost the population of the declining falcon.
Hiker Rescued After Injury on Mt. Pemigewasset Trail
Twenty-two-year-old fell while hiking with friends
Wary Hikers Return to Trails after Cougar Attack
The fatal encounter has some people extra-alert around North Bend's trails.
Cell Service Coming to Mt. Rainier
Verizon and T-Mobile will install wireless equipment at Paradise.
Chicago Parks Rank #8 in the U.S.
The 2018 Trust for Public Land's ParkScore report gives the Windy City high marks for investment and public access.
New Hampshire Debates Fate of Wilderness Bridge
The Forest Service plans to remove a bridge granting access to the Pemigewasset Wilderness to preserve its wild character; hikers are split.
Vehicle Collisions Kill Two Moose
The animals were killed in separate incidents on northern Colorado's Highway 125.
Let's Talk About Rock Stacking
Trail art or nuisance? We answer your questions about backcountry sculpture.
Spring Bike Rally
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EPA, Navajo Nation Ask for Delay in Drilling Plan Near Great Sand Dunes NP
The BLM plans to auction access to underground minerals within a mile of the national park.
The Best Trekking Poles for Backpackers
Improve your balance and save your knees with the best trekking poles on the market.
Review: Sufferfest FKT Pale Ale
With its added electrolytes, FKT could be your new post-workout brew.
Weekend Forecast May 25-27
What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.
Elk River Falls Remains Closed as Rescuers Search for Drowned Man
A man died in the Pisgah National Forest waterfall last Sunday, but currents have prevented officials from recovering his body.
Wyoming Announces Grizzly Hunt Near Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Hunters will be able to kill a total of 22 bears.
Adirondacks Rangers Rescue 5 Lost Hikers in a Week
All 5 were found quickly and were uninjured.
"Outdoors Day" Celebrations Set for June 9
The Department of Environmental Conservation and the state parks will hold 11 free outdoor recreation events statewide.
Hike: Carter Dome
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Walden Hidden Treasures: Selfie Scavenger Hunt
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Register: National Trails Day at Charles River Esplanade
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Wednesday Night Climbing: Chapel Brook
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Register: National Trails Day at Middlesex Fells
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Geologists: Glacier Peak One of Washington's Most Dangerous Volcanoes
The remote mountain is also one of the Cascades' least-monitored volcanoes.