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Explore the natural side of New England with year-round dayhikes, waterfall treks, and backpacking trips in the scenic Berkshires.
Full of rock scrambles, cactus clusters, and desert views for days, Joshua Tree National Park is the southwest at its finest.
Take a walk on the wild side in the Pacific Northwest, exploring endless dayhikes and backpacking trips across Oregon.
This hidden gem of a thru-hike shows off all the Ozarks have to offer.
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From the heart of the Ozarks to the edge of the Ouachita National Forest, Amber Straughn—one of the minds behind the James Webb Space Telescope—reflects on her explorations along Arkansas’ best local trails.
Escape the city at this wild respite just a stone’s throw from downtown Chicago
These beer-and-trail pairings are refreshing from the first step to the last sip.
A tank of a boot that will keep you cruising along in comfort.
This light, waterproof boot is built to handle the heat.
Fend off moisture both inside and out with this uber-breathable shell.
Be one of the first to paddle a newly-restored waterway.
Catch some of the country's first flowers in Oklahoma's Ouachita Mountains. BY ERICA ZAZO
Find a multiday wilderness trip within an easy drive of the windy city.
The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Erica Zazo.
Hit the water—or enjoy some Midwestern hospitality—in this Lake Michigan vacationland.