Lisa Jhung

Kicks for logging tarmac miles

These rugged runners love to rally

This shoe brings carbon-plated speed to the masses

Camping with kids can be unpredictable and messy. But, with a lot of love (and sometimes, a little blackmail), it can be a lot more fun.

Kauai’s Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park is a hiker’s haven, with cliffs plunging to the Pacific and waterfalls hidden in narrow valleys. The 11-mile Kalalau Trail, the area’s only thoroughfare, is by reservation only. Here’s how to do it best.

Going slow on the snow can help you relish the smallest details.

Doing a number two outside can be a fraught topic for kids. But it doesn't have to be.

Find trail bliss with expert advice from Hike It Baby's Jessica Carrillo Allatorre

Choose the right challenge with expert advice from Family Channel editor, Lisa Jhung

Expert advice on choosing trails for families with babies to teenagers, and all ages in between.

Get your teens psyched on hiking with expert advice from BACKPACKER Editor-in-Chief, Dennis Lewon

Our fleet of little feet put these shoes through the paces.

Even with no agenda, a spontaneous day trip serves up many rewards

No gear? No problem. Rental programs make camping with kids affordable.

Forget the flowers: Show Mom you care with a gift that helps her hit the trail (and recover from it).

Finding adventure inside and outside will keep the kids entertained all season long.

Turn a day at the beach into a trip to the magical world of ocean life.

Growing up at the beach gave me a love for nature, and a desire to protect it. Now, I want to pass that on.

Get the whole family excited about the outdoors by spotting newborn animals in the wild.

Don’t stay inside just because it's messy outside But you can make cleanup easier with these simple tips.

Plant a group of kids in cabins in the mountains, and watch them grow.

Make the most of every outing by knowing what your kids can and can’t do.

If you want a great family camping vacation in summer, you'd better make reservations in winter.

Give me some dirt, or snow, or sticks to glue them together.

We put eight pint-size snowshoes on our testers. Here's how they measured up.

When her son experienced a health scare in the mountains, Lisa Jhung had to examine the unknowns of backcountry travel.

Turn snowy hikes into (responsible) treasure hunts by learning to recognize wildlife prints

How to find the right camp for your kids—and how to know if they're ready.

A mom learns something new about her son on the short, crowded trail to the summit of Oahu’s Diamond Head.

From big fish caught to big mountains summited, kids can do the darndest things.

All I want for Christmas is to be outside with my family.

Skip the video games and give them something they can use on the trail, or just in the park.

You can do it! Here’s how—with tips from Scott and Jenny (and Raven and Evergreen) Jurek.

Welcome to BACKPACKER’s brand-new family channel.

Keeping kids happy and comfortable on the trail can be as much of an adventure as the hike itself. These gifts will make the outdoors a little more child-friendly.

Like nature, it's all too easy to throw a road trip with the kids off-balance.

As kids across the country head back to class, Lisa Jhung reflects on the joys of being a student of nature.

Traveling in bruin country can bring out any parent's inner grizzly.

Last month, Lisa Jhung hit the road with her husband and two sons. Their mission: go on the most epic national parks road trip that they could in two weeks.

Can a diehard winter athlete take on a new sport—and the frustration of becoming a beginner again?

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Why glide when you can fly? That’s how skate skiing feels compared to classic XC: fast. But poor form wastes energy from your toes to your fingertips. Follow the advice of pro Nordic skier Jessie Diggins.

Get fit—and have fun—on steep and technical terrain.

Whether it's a "Birthday Challenge" or a peak that needs climbing, choosing a specific fitness challenge will help you stay motivated to get out more.