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Follows release of El Capitan tour

Found Sunday night.

They make the parks more accessible, more safe, and more fun. Meet 10 rangers who make the park system what it is—then hike to the places they love.

The bill would declare 1.7 million acres of land a national monument

A bill advances that would allow paddlers, kayakers, and other hand-propelled watercraft on 450 miles of rivers and streams in Grand Teton and Yellowstone.

Your complete winter skills guide; Editors' Choice Snow Awards; cold-season trips, and more from the November 2015 issue of Backpacker Magazine.

Previous record was 3.6 million in 2010

Trapped by flooding

Jodi Hilty was on board for five years

Around 100 areas bump the price of entry

New Mexican preserve will be dedicated on October 10

Flash floods claimed seven hikers' lives on September 14.

Our correspondent takes a break on the shores of America's largest alpine lake.

Finishes hike in less than 55 days

John Sain was rescued by two motorcyclists on Sunday.

Kentucky man evades recognition for six years

Officials searching for wounded animal

We talked to CamelBak CEO Sally McCoy, who’s been backpacking since she was 5, about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her leadership and career.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

But they rarely show it.

Learn backpacking skills every woman needs to know, check out fall colors, or get survival advice from a rescue ranger in our latest print issue.

Got a case of the Mondays? Let these bears teach you how to unwind.

Pack caught on camera near Mt. Shasta

How to find solitude, the best ultralight tents, and more from the September 2015 print issue of BACKPACKER magazine

The ATC predicts an increasing number of hikers will hit the trail after the movie "A Walk in the Woods" premieres, and they're shoring up their defenses.

Scott Jurek talks about what it took to set a new Appalachian Trail record and how to enjoy wild places on the run

A recent PEER report highlights the contrast between record-breaking crowds visiting National Parks and the dwindling numbers of rangers defending them.

A new petition campaign and road trip hopes to convince lawmakers to designate and protect five additional national monuments all over the US.

As of a vote on July 27, the Boy Scouts allow gay troop leaders and employees, with support from the organization's president.

Watch a 700-pound grizzly bear take on a cooler in this intense video via the Memphis Zoo.

Tyler Fox, the creator of "The Pacific Crest Trail in Three Minutes," tells BACKPACKER about the video, its success, and his next adventure.

Yala, a Sri Lankan National Park, bans cell phones to minimize car collisions with leopards, elephants, bears, and deer.

Explore Berryessa Snow Mountain, Waco Mammoth, and Basin and Range, the three newest national monuments.

The vegan ultra-runner completed the 2,189.2-mile Appalachian Trail in just 46 days, 8 hours, and 7 minutes, beating the previous record by 3 hours.

Japan's highest peak will soon have enough wireless internet. Wifi on Mt. Fuji will support both summit selfies and real-time weather updates, officials say.

Fire in southwest Washington closes 13 miles of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Divide Camp Trail provides a detour for thru-hikers.

The best backcountry lakes, a no-gym workout, heat-busting skills, and more from the August 2015 print issue of BACKPACKER magazine

An increase in bison attacks leads Yellowstone National Park to reconsider tourist wildlife education.

The Obamas hosted a Girl Scout troop as part of an outdoor education campaign.

Three hikers were taken to local hospitals.

Search and rescue personnel recovered the body near Lobo Peak.

Dry, windy conditions have contributed to the spread of the blaze.

They were searching for Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure.

The 100 best national park trail miles; trail clothes; Colorado's Sangre De Cristos; and more great content from the June 2015 issue of Backpacker.

The group was stranded at high altitude amidst 100 mph winds.

After more than 100 years, a new 224-foot suspension finally spans a longtime gap in Vermont’s Long Trail.

They’re teaming up on a pilot project in Yosemite, Grand Teton, and Denali.

The boy and his father were sleeping in hammocks when the attack occurred.

The AHS releases a "state of the trails" report.

The film is based on the disastrous 1996 Mt. Everest expedition.

The 58-year-old man was on a 10 day trip along the Arizona Trail.

The 34-year-old woman fell into Feldspar Brook.

The bison charged a 62-year-old who was trying to snap a photo.

The ultrarunner will attempt to complete Appalachian Trail in just 44 days.

BACKPACKER got the scoop from the brewmaster of new Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. in Franklin, NC.

Nearly all of Everest's surrounding glaciers could vanish by 2100.

The adaptation of Bill Bryson's beloved AT memoir gets its first trailer.

It's the park's first fee increase in eight years.

Robert Gates called for an end to the organization's current policy.

The black bear charged a group of visitors that had stopped to snap photos.

Moms can do anything. These amazing adventurers prove it.

The man was flying a drone over a caldera on Kilauea.

17 are dead after a deadly avalanche struck the mountain's base camp early Saturday.

The man was attacked by a black bear on the same trail in 2011.

The country's best local hikes; America's youngest thru-hiker; hydration packs reviews; and more great content from the May 2015 issue of Backpacker.

The park cut off permit applications after receiving a record number of requests.

The Warrior Hike helps vets transition back to civilian life via thru-hiking.

California is trying to bolster the population of the fragile species.

The company voluntarily recalled the boots due to a potential injury hazard.

SAR experts debate whether a hashtagged selfie can be a useful precaution for hikers.

Caleb Lund survived overnight temperatures in the low 20s.

The bodies are believed to be mountaineers killed in a 1959 avalanche.

The purchase protects 4,311 acres in Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness.

Justin "Trauma" Lichter and Shawn "Pepper" Forry completed the winter trek in just 132 days.

It's Colorado's third avalanche fatality this season.

The year's best new trail-tested products in every category.

Obama's new "Every Kid in a Park" program will provide free admission for kids starting with the 2015-2016 school year.

The central Colorado destination is popular with hikers and rafters.

The National Park Service's new map shows you where to find peace and quiet.

The controversial predator may soon return to the North Cascades.