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Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas

Coconino National Forest, Arizona

Last year, more than a thousand West Calumet Housing Complex residents were told to relocate. Where are they now?

Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia

Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas

Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee

Mt. Greylock State Reservation, Massachusetts

Mt. Abraham Ecological Reserve, Maine

Gallatin National Forest, Montana

Konza Prairie Preserve, Kansas

Caesars Head and Jones Gap State Parks, South Carolina

Colton Point State Park, Pennsylvania

San Rafael Swell, Utah

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

Shining Rock Wilderness, North Carolina

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma

Slide Mountain Wilderness, New York

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada

Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota

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Starved Rock State Park, Illinois

Koke’e State Park, Hawaii

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho

Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia

Caladesi Island State Park, Florida

California’s oldest state park hides champion old-growth redwoods in tight gorges and steep, mossy canyons threaded with waterfalls.

Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado

While less than ideal weather conditions can make for a difficult trek, being prepared with a waterproof jacket can make your journey a lot more enjoyable.

Chugach National Forest, Alaska

Skyline Wildlife Management Area, Alabama

Mt. Baker Wilderness, Washington

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless say proposed paths will drive out residents under several Lake Shore Drive bridges.

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Yes, yogurt. Laurie March, author of A Fork in the Trail: Mouthwatering Meals and Tempting Treats for the Backcountry, serves up her three favorite yogurt-based recipes.

Showing off on a hike doesn't always go the way you plan it.

Just because there’s no poison ivy around doesn’t mean you’re in friendly territory.

An AT thru-hiker invites friends along for a comedy of horrors.

When a group of hikers disturb a beehive, things can’t get worse. Until they do.

Says 35-year-old hiker, "In one picture, he looked like he was actually smiling at me."

Right now, "the state's largest volunteer project" is short on resources—but various agencies are coming together to change that.

Optimism isn’t a weather forecast.

Lawyer-lobbyist with ties to bottled water manufacturer was confirmed as deputy interior secretary in July.

The Orange County couple were hiking in the Mojave, where temps reached 113 degrees.

Miracle and Nomad, two California condors, have a chick—the first born in the wild in decades.

Seattle's very urban Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park has an important lesson: relevance.

Slime mold comes in many forms. But this one is the most...memorable.

Leave it to the pros to have the outdoor world figured out. These tips are what turn hikers into guides—and guides into heroes. Learn from their experiences with gear, skills, and people.

Though Southern California will only see 70 percent of a total eclipse, it'll still be damn cool.

Keeping hydrated throughout your activities is critically important, and now you no longer need to carry awkward bottles in your hands or on your hips, or plan your routes around water stops. Staying hydrated makes you healthier, stronger, and feeling better, and hydration packs make it easier to drink on the go, whether you're biking, hiking, or just taking a long walk in the woods. But, it’s essential to find a pack that matches your activities, environment, and your water needs. Check out four of the best hydration packs on the market that’ll keep you enjoying the outdoors!

How do you find the best secret spots to take a dip? When is it OK to go naked? Backpacker answers all your summer swimming questions.

After being tranquilized in a Colorado Springs neighborhood, a mother bear falls from a tree to her death.

Listed at $105 million, 14,053-foot Culebra Peak is off the market.

The west end of the 606 is undergoing "real estate feeding frenzy," leading to displacement. Are recreation trails partly to blame?

Vets, local leaders fighting for Southern New Mexico reserve ahead of August 24 deadline.

Traveling to the Red Rock Swimming Hole, on the Santa Ynez River, and to Nojuqui Falls on the 101.

Now 22 miles long, the North Branch Trail finally reaches all the way to Gompers Park.

Since 1979, New Hampshire's group for older hikers tackles everything from 4,000-footers to contemplative strolls.

Steve Wilkes, the White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence, is creating a 1,200-square-mile online audio map.

According to the Outdoor Industry Association, every year New Hampshire generates $8.7 billion in consumer spending and $528 million in tax revenue.

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From paddling and hiking to history and mystery, here's everything you need to know about the 'Hooch.

Don’t let the dog days get the best of you. Stay cool and dry with these smart gear picks.

The total eclipse will only be visible in a tiny corner of Georgia, where small towns are gearing up for 40,000 visitors.

Campers face their worst fears with only a flashlight.

These five animals are looking for love this month. Hit the trail to watch them go wild.

Nail a once-in-a-lifetime shot with these tips from professional photographer Lucas Gilman.

Malfunctioning SPOT device complicating confirmation

It's designed here, used here—and made here, too. Meet seven manufacturers that are investing in the U.S.