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New Hampshire decides to drop $25,000 bill for rescuing a scout on Mt. Washington

a fast, stable commuter perfect for bike to work month

What's your favorite celebratory feast?

Photographer Joel Sartore shoots amazing photos of America's endangered species in 'Rare'

Brilliant albino deer haunt the woods near Boulder Junction, Wis.

who says nothing is free?

Technical tie-dye hiking shirt kicks off weekly Gear Reviews

Plan your summer adventures with our new National Parks Center

Jordan Romero leaves for Kathmandu in hopes of becoming the youngest person atop the Seven Summits

Well-known San Francisco Chronicle outdoors writer Tom Stienstra busted in hometown of Weed, Calif. for growing marijuana

Which lens is best for the backcountry? Here’s what our staff thinks. Also, mini reviews of Canon lenses.

Who says you can't enjoy fresh poached eggs in the backcountry?

Salazar waives entrance fees for all national parks during National Parks Week

GU introduces savory flavors, Dairy Queen renames Boundary Waters, and a pregnant woman hopes to climb Everest

Wily wolves keep their canines on this week's wildlife news cycle

new study shows potential of wind power and other renewables is huge

A hiker's golf-swing prank atop Canada's Mt. Rundle goes hilariously awry when his stroke connects with his pack

For something different, sharing a little weekend discovery

Minnesota bear researcher brings black bears to Today Show; den cams draw 90K+ Facebook fans

U.S. Mint and Dept. of the Interior unveil 'America The Beautiful' quarters

new sock packaging gets rid of useless plastic

a high performance three layer jacket with minimal impact

If you are a photo or a design student and are looking for a summer internship, Backpacker has one for you. Keep reading for details.

a rant

Last in a series of over-sharing dispatches on musculoskeletal health

If you don’t invest in more than one lens for your DSLR, it's almost like you never upgraded from a point and shoot at all: you've still got one camera and only one shooting option. When you can change your lens, suddenly you can get very different perspectives from the same spot. How do you choose the lens that’s best for your needs? Here, three things you need to consider.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

How any hiker can create inexpensive yet sumptuous meals and snacks

Trail camera captures rare wolf in state; coyote hunter later shoots it

Celebrate the Irish with this wild soup and coffee combo.

Boulder tops a survey of the nation's happiest, healthiest cities

This super lighter won an Editors' Choice Award this year, but has been tough to find—until now

Ardica recalls heating units in several jackets, citing potential for overheating and injury

New report shows human noise—even from hikers—can interfere with wildlife

Jackson residents, climbers, rangers, and pols join forces to establish community bouldering park

Portland hiker's body found Saturday, ending a 9-day search

all natural ski and snowbaord wax won't pollute

freak event or new hazard of global warming?

BACKPACKER cover photographer Seth Hughes shares the tricks and tips that helped him land the cover for our 2010 Gear Guide.

Autopsy reveals likely second documented wolf attack in North America

White House releases footage of the president's summer visit to Yellowstone. Guest starring: Ken Burns!

It's time to make breakfast the most important meal of the day.

A bold wolf pack is being blamed for killing a teacher near Chignik Lake, Alaska

The Interior Department displays 26 unreleased photos from the National Archives

BACKPACKER takes Black Diamond's new skis for a backcountry powder spin

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Mountain Hardwear donates $1 to get kids outdoors for every time you visit their site

U.S. Forest Service officer shot while patrolling Georgia's Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Edgar Wayburn, five-time Sierra Club president and biggest protector of American wilderness, dies at 103

Navigation freaks will thrill to this DIY contraption

The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses

Shooting photos out on the trail is only step one. Step two is at your computer. Maximize the impact of your photos by making a few easy adjustments.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Learn how you can win - or put on your own cookoff

Canadian man and survivalist fan found dead of hypothermia

Venerable tentmakers partner with Clinton Foundation fo provide emergency shelter for Haitians

A "hallelujah!" solution to telephoto stills and video pans on the run.

Our resident bruin expert answers all in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, rounds up this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses

Minnesota man hopes to navigate using GPS voice technology

Here's what to do

worlds best ice cream subs in fair trade ingredients wherever they are available across flavors

cutlery from a renewable resource

new study shows that higher levels of CO2 in the atmosphere makes trees grow faster

World's greatest canyon turns 90 today

A report from Steve's hospital room

Wake up to freshly baked muffins with a DIY Dutch oven, built from two trail pans and a handful of gravel.

Renowned documentary filmmaker 'Ken Barnes' takes you on a firearms tour of America's most revered places

Military plans to activate more GPS satellites over the next year or two

Senior Editor Shannon Davis gives you an inside look at avalanche training

See our Gear Guide picks in action in the Swiss Alps

Citing rockfall danger, rangers ask for your input into whether they should close the historic cabins at Curry Village

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

String together an impressive collection of thermal features on this 1.7-mile loop in Yellowstone National Park's Norris Geyser Basin.

Vice series features Heimo Korth, the last man to live full-time on Alaska's ANWR

A 100% recycled, waterproof breathable four-season shell.

This past weekend, all but 20 national parks began allowing guns

Hike near theropod and sauropod dinosaur tracks, then ditch the roadside crowds for some solitude and abundant views of the Paluxy River Valley on this 6.8-mile loop.

First-person lessons on long-term health in the age of lemming sports