Emma Veidt

Night is falling, and you’re far from the trailhead without a tent. Time to build your own all-natural Airbnb.

Don't let a small scrape send you off trail for some antibiotics. You can prevent getting an infected cut with these tips.

Short answer: It depends. Here’s everything that goes into your regular hiking pace.

Is quicksand as big of a threat as Hollywood tells us it is? Zion's chief park ranger gave us the truth (and tips on escaping quicksand...just in case).

For many bears, winter means hibernate or die. Here's what they do to survive. Plus: how climate change puts newborn cubs in danger.

Master the art of layering to keep comfy all winter.

In the backcountry, a rolled ankle can spell trouble. Learn how to tell minor sprains from major injuries and what to do if you’re hurt.

If you feel knee pain while hiking, don't ignore it. With these tips from a physical therapist, you can remedy and prevent injury.

We collected all of your burning questions and consulted our field experts on everything from winter gear to screaming barfies to hibernation.

Sunny, warm days can actually be bitterly cold. The culprit? Wind chill. Here's how to calculate real-feel temps for windy hikes.

Instead of gorging on pasta, backpackers should focus on consistency in nutrition, says Adventure Performance Training’s founder and head coach James Fisher.

Ending too many hikes with sore, wobbly legs? Trekking poles can help you make it that extra mile.

Because whiskey and safe hiking go hand-in-hand.

A post making its way through several social media channels has misleading advice, according to SAR officials.

A video of the rescue in Canada has gone viral on social media.

And how to tell if a polar bear is aggressive or just passing through the area.

Lingering COVID symptoms—such as fatigue and shortness of breath—can make it hard to hit the trails, even months after getting sick.

The best way to ruin your first backpacking trip? A pack that’s too heavy. Lighten your load with these tips.

And what to do when you see an injured hiker on the trail.

Backcountry Foodie’s Aaron Owens Mayhew explains what you should eat and when to best suit your individual body and hiking needs.

They were caught after livestream viewers saw them wade into the river.

An 18-mile paved trail will run from St. George to Zion National Park and offer parking lots, bathrooms, benches, and more. But you'll be waiting for a while.

Cliff falls are the second most common ways people die in one of America’s most dangerous national parks.

He averaged about 10 miles every day, but still had the energy to play freeze tag at night.

These new map overlays will help you safely plan your hikes around fire season.