Autumn Arrives
And apparently a lot of hikers aren't setting out prepared for weather
News
News
Drinking 50 Gallons of Urine
Dean Kamen's Slingshot could solve the world's water woes
Nine Hours of Bliss in the Mist
Bad weather can't stop Backpacker.com from crossing Peru's high Andean passes
Cougar Attack in Amish Country?
Officials investigate possible PA mountain lion encounter
China's First National Park
'Get ready for the panda jams,' says Yellowstone
Wired Saguaros Stop Cacti Crime
Park Service implants saguaros with microchips to prevent theft
Yosemite Rockslide Injures 3, Trashes Cabins
Curry Village smashed by 1,800 cubic yards of mountainside
Global Warming Makes 12 Diseases Worse
Also causes shortened ice-cream life span
Tax Break For Bikers
$700 billion bailout includes tax credit for cycle commuters
Polar Bears Catch a Break
U.S. plans to protect key habitat from oil drilling
BACKPACKER Exclusive: Interview with John McCain and Barack Obama
Backcountry enthusiasts deserve a president who cares about trails. So we asked John McCain and Barack Obama ten tough questions–then polled 989 BACKPACKER readers to find out what matters to you in this election.
The Backpacker President
What would you ask at tonight's town-hall debate?
Big Day for Cougars
Illinois sightings, Michigan mysteries, and a Cali woman who isn't afraid to slap a puma
September Issue Now Online
Bus hiking, outdoor phobias, and the most remote spot in the Lower 48
BACKPACKER.com Goes to Peru
The trek to Machu Pichu begins
Fossett Crashed in Mountain Paradise
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Dolly Parton Named Great Smokies Ambassador
Park hopes to, erm, 'enhance' reputation
River Keeper
Grand Canyon raft guide and Havasupai tribal member Shana Watahomigie becomes a paddling–and Hollywood–pioneer.
Fossett's Wrecked Plane Found
Some human remains found at crash site
The Un-Bearable City
Urban living bad for bears
Hikers Find Potential Fossett Evidence
Cash, I.D. with Steve Fossett's name found in Calif.
Helena's Deer Domination
700 habituated deer own the state capital
Sorry, No Bailout for Michael Raster
River ford proves costly for a remote wilderness soloist
Bite this, West Nile
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Spruce Juice
MIT scientists, Forest Service power wireless networks with just trees
Florida Keys National Park?
Local pols seek Park Service help to preserve land
Speedgoat Finishes
Ultrarunner completes the AT with the fourth-fastest time
Bear Market
The Economist speculates on North American bear attacks
Climbers Still Lichen Yosemite
NPS Scientists enlist climbers to find new lichen species
Bear-port Security
Accidental bear spray discharge closes Juneau airport
Personal Airbag = Outdoor Safety?
Now, you can always take the dangerous shortcut
Baked Alaska
Time-lapse video shows climate change eroding coastline
A Kid's Guide To Mountaineering
Because it's never too early to start a Seven Summits bid
Beetle-Killed Trees Affect Local Weather
Dead forests create higher temps, less rain, worse air quality
Skydiving Over Everest
Mallory: "Why didn't I think of that?"
Water Wars: Great Lakes
House-backed compact would protect water for future generations
Suicidal Animals Make Me Sad
Global-warming PSA can cause tears, guilt, and unexpected phone calls to Mommy
National Parks Free This Weekend
NPS waives entrance fees to celebrate National Public Lands Day
Bears Break Wind Power
Wind farm on Vermont National Forest threatens black bears
Models On Belay
VOGUE tries a first ascent in fur and high heels
NASA's Rubber Duckies
They make climate-change research so much fun
"Hello, Greenland!"
Musicians join artists on climate-change visit to Arctic
Ground Zero Glacial Awesomeness
World Trade Center dig reveals buried Ice-Age wonderland
Petzl MYO Headlamps Could Set Your Head On Fire
"What's that burning smell?"
Mt. Whitney or Bust
An upcoming adventure illustrates the common denominators between John Muir, group-think and sushi.
Plants Unlikely To Curb CO2 Woes
Thanks a lot, plants
Late September Digestation
Chaotic insights on gear testing, Colorado growth, senior hiking mayhem and Germanic adventure.
Looking For 'Ghost' Cougars
U.S. Fish and Wildlife tries to prove mountain lions haunt Virginia town
Moosepacking
Palin's favorite food becomes nation's favorite mystery meat
Census Says: 765 Grizzlies Live in NW Montana
Favorite pastimes include eating berries, watching 'Desperate Housewives'
L.L. Bean Goes to China
First of five Chinese stores opens this month
Hiking With Oprah, Bill, and George
Winfrey tops survey of dayhike companions
Would You Wear the Grand Canyon?
Don't even think about popping the collar
Yellowstone Issues WiFi/Cell Plans
"Can you hear me now? I'm getting gored by a bison."
Wolves Stay Endangered
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Man On Bike Hits Bear…Again
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Guns in Nat'l Parks: One Step Closer
Senate panel moves to introduce bill
Judge Blocks Snowmobiles in Yellowstone
Park service cited for ignoring conservation laws
Two California seniors killed in Escalante flash flood
And the tragedy hits close to home
Civilization's Edge
The death of an Ultimate Fighting Champion illustrates the firm line between society and wildland
Hiking And Biking the Campaign Trail
Utah pol to hike and ride 170 miles, host outdoor debates
The 'Virtuous Cycle'
More bikes equals safer roads
Polar Bears Going Green
"We're making a statement about this global warming thing"
Brave Cougar Survives Hiker Attack
Poor cat had nothing but instincts to rely on
Reel Rock Coming To Your Town
Touring festival takes climbing films nationwide this fall
Meet Your Bobcat Neighbors
Housing crisis good news for LA-area felids
Tents on Overlooks: A Gear Testing Tale
How to turn recreation into an epic and gain new respect for your own backyard
Mapping Classic Adventures, Real and Imagined
Wanderlust lets you trace famous treks from history and fiction
Beacon Week
In separate incidents, three emergency beacons are triggered, saving two lives
Manhattan-sized Ice Shelf Breaks Off Of Canada
The polar bears aren't going to like this...
Endangered Frogs For Sale!
Oregon wildlife officials shut down 6-year-old's biz
Big Bear Busts Up Pot Farm
Sheriff offers to deputize vigilante bruin
Speedgoat On CNN
AT ultrarunner Karl Meltzer gets a little face time
Naked Toes On The Trail
Barefoot running gains traction is hiking next?
Palin/McCain To Bring 'First Dude' to White House?
Does the husband of GOP VP candidate represent outdoorsmen?
Wet Clothes Improve Lightning Survival
Minnesota survives a jolt while trying to save patio furniture
Green Scene: Biodegradable Sneakers?
Lightening your planetary load - sneaker style
Friday Eagle Blogging
Two golden eagles get a second chance at wildness and a matchless release site.
Endangered Species Act Changes Deemed 'Bad Science'
Bush administration threatens to remove scientific oversight
Cascades Hikers Stranded On 18-inch Ledge
Bad weather holds back rescue teams