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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

Obama administration considers naming new wild places in nine western states

Learn how to get the most out of your camera's advanced functions while shooting in the wild.

Just because you're on the trail doesn't mean abandoning local fare. Here are some favorite trail treats, by region.

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

the first outdoor industry end of life cycle recycling program that takes back everything

BACKPACKER cover photographer Jon Cornforth shares his tricks and tips for landing the perfect shot.

Quinzhees and Igloos

Win over your backcountry betty or hiking hunk with this five-course meal.

reusable hand warmers reduce waste

Should you use 'em? How to make 'em.

Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Trek to the border of New Jersey along PA's finest section of the Appalachian Trail.

Our photo editor clears her mind with selections from BACKPACKER contributing photographers

Hike past rushing creeks, numerous overlooks, and verdant hills on the Superior Hiking Trail, then bike back on the Munger Trail on this 14.4-mile loop near Duluth.

A three-legged black bear learns to survive by walking upright

a new take on public transportation

Ford creeks and rivers and traipse past rocky overlooks on this 17.6-mile loop along Alabama's secluded Pinhoti Trail.

German/Austrian film makes good on its promise

New study shows obese people lose weight at high altitudes without exercising or dieting

This rugged, 16.8-mile, 2-day backpacking trip reveals classic Appalachian wonders: idyllic waterfall-laden hollows, reborn woodlands, and scenic backcountry campsites.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

One of the greatest things about eating in the wilderness is that a lot of the traditional dining rules are abandoned. But it's still nice to wash your hands...

Backcountry's house brand delivers an epic winter softshell

Wildflower meadows, oak forests, snorting boars, and curious bruins (the Smokies have the highest concentration of black bears in the Lower 48): This 18.6-mile out-and-back claims them all.

Our bear expert (a bear) weighs in on taking your furry friends to his home turf.

Australian hurricane surpasses windspeed record long held by New Hampshire mountain

Starting this summer, hikers bound for Yosemite's Half Dome must purchase a permit first

This Shawnee National Forest hike loops 2.8 miles and drops 350 feet through a water-carved slot into Illinois’ Little Grand Canyon. Sure footing and a sense of adventure required.

In which we take a short break for some archeology

old bike tubes and climbing ropes go to the dogs

Scientists on alert after they record second-largest earthquake swarm

This challenging, 12.2-mile trek ascends the spiny, volcanic ridge of Three Fingered Jack for dizzying views across the Cascade Mountains.

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

Explore the unique glacial geology of Block Island and wander past Atlantic Ocean overlooks on this 3.5-mile amble through an idyllic nature preserve.

A stiff 2,300-foot climb rewards you with monster views and a waterfall swim on this 8.8-mile out-and-back in the Santa Monica Mountains.

They bruise, they split, they ooze...and they keep hopping in my pack!

Everest historian thinks he's found Mallory companion Andrew Irvine

A popular dayhike or trail-run near Burlington, the 2.9-mile out-and-back to Stowe Pinnacle treks through hardwood forest to an overlook of neighboring Green Mountain peaks.

Big Head Todd & The Monsters play a sold-out concert to raise money for cancer-fighting Love Hope Strength Foundation in Salt Lake City

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

Explore Kauai's lush jungle, cool off in waterfalls, and pick wild mangoes on the Kalalau Trail.

The parallel story of three lost hikers in the same spot, one year apart, is the plot line for an Animal Planet/Discovery Channel television episode.

my new favorite winter layer