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7 Perfect Backpacking Desserts That Aren’t S’mores
These easy-to-prepare camping desserts are well worth the extra ounces in your pack.
How to Get Fit for Hiking Fast
Ramp up your speed for hiking, trail running, and reaching the views faster with this all-in-one cardio and stabilizing workout.
Build an Ultralight Backpacking Setup for Less Than $650
You’re getting ready to hit the trail but you don’t want to spend a year’s salary on gear. Fear not: It’s possible to find a gear system that’s both high-performance and affordable.
Planning a One-Way Hike? Master the Art of the Car Shuttle.
One-way hiking means never seeing the same spot twice, but you need to have your car shuttle logistics dialed. Follow these 10 tips to shuttle like a pro.
The Gear It Takes to Run a 126-Mile Race Through the Himalayas
Competitor Ashly Winchester packed an ultralight sleeping bag, multiple lights, and KT tape to keep herself going.
With Public Lands More Crowded Than Ever, We Need to Make Peace With Permits
No one likes having to jump through a bunch of hoops just to hike a popular trail or visit a national park. But with more and more areas reaching their carrying capacity, it’s time to consider our options.
Explore an Ocean Forest in Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands
Located off the coast of the Everglades, the Sandfly Island Loop is an intro to sea kayaking that even beginners can do.
Going to the Everglades? We Made You a Playlist.
Want a national park to visit while the weather is yucky everywhere else? This is your place. Download this playlist for maximum vibes.
Want To Hike In Middle-Earth? Go To Hocking Hills, Ohio
Explore mossy gorge trails, ancient sandstone caves, and morel-filled forests in this unexpected hiking paradise.
We All Want to Hike Farther. Here’s How to Actually Do It.
Pushing your limits will yield more views, better fitness, confidence, and, perhaps, perspective.