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Thrifty backpackers in small-town Australia poach campsites on hallowed ground--but not for much longer

Our editors share their early-bird gear gift picks

This stout three-day backpacking trip emphasizes the "grand" in Grand Canyon as it follows hardscrabble trails to remote campsites, old mining claims, and the scene of an airplane crash.

Bring spicy takeout flavor to camp with this gourmet meal.

Fetch! Or not.

New kindergarten programs around the country focus on outdoor play

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

This lifelist trip packs in two adventures: an outrageously scenic ferry ride and a remote 14-mile out-and-back hike in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.

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Navigate switchbacks, boulder scrambles, and rock mazes on this 8.6-mile loop that ascends Old Rag Mountain, one of Shenandoah's most famous peaks.

Pyramid Brewery's 'Steep & Deep' contest sends winner on a backcountry skiing vacation in Lake Tahoe

This week's weird bear news—plus one faker.

Climate Cooler launches shopping site and picks up the carbon tab

All the latest and greatest in gear plus lots more, online and free

Scarpa goes green with recycled materials and a biodegradable midsole

Dry tinder is the least of your worries on Thanksgiving weekend

BACKPACKER's Nov. issue is now online and free

This 6.2-mile loop leads into a land of rainbows and big waterfalls among the granite faces of Yosemite Valley.

Starting in Feb., backcountry travelers must only submit permit requests in writing

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Celebrate Turkey Day in the great outdoors with this complete menu.

Pass 21 waterfalls on this 7.2-mile, five-star loop through a wrinkled ravine and tranquil forest in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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This week's weird outdoor news—plus one faker.

Reflections and tips on winter bike training

This 8.6-mile out-and-back with an off-trail bonus traverses grassy ridgelines to a rocky summit overlooking the Wasatch Front.

a comfortable weekend/summit pack with 70% less environmental impact

in the backcountry, toothpaste can be part of your first aid and kitchen kits

Explore a parkland once proposed as the summer grounds for a second presidential White House.

Wildlife biologists capture footage of the largest wolf pack in Oregon since extirpation

Uber-hiker Andrew Skurka plans a 4,500-mile Alaskan wilderness route for 2010, but he needs you to rename it.

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

No, seriously: This meaty confection packs major punch on grueling days.

A hunter mistook a Virgina college student for a deer and fired, killing her and injuring a companion

Descend this slot canyon from Big Bend's scenic River Road toward the Mexican border and the raging Rio Grande.

Montana's grizzly populations steadily move east to former plains habitat

GoLite's new Adventure Travel series blends urban form and trail function

It's a bird...it's a plane...it's a tourist?

This family-friendly hike climbs to Hadley Mountain Fire Tower and showcases expansive views of the Adirondack High Peaks and Great Sacandaga Lake.

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A classic waterfall hike in Silver Falls State Park, the Trail of Ten Falls visits 11 cascades and tours lush forests sprinkled with vibrant wildflowers.

This week's weird outdoor news—plus one faker.

Is protecting the environment your top priority?

The way light illuminates a subject can make or break a photo. Learn to use the direction of light to your advantage.

A coalition of environmental and American Indian groups are suing two federal agencies to stop the killing of Yellowstone bison.

What to scarf when the weather turns nasty

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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

Check out our enhanced and interactive Fall/Winter Gear Guide '09

Heads up night owls! Killer meteor shower on Monday night!

We assess the (fairly crazy) performance claims of this skate-inspired boar hunting shoe (Part 1 of a two-part gear testing smack-down)

BPA linked to male sexual dysfunction in Chinese workers

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The Appalachian Mountain Club secures more protected backcountry in Maine's deep forest and mountains

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Can you guess this week's Fact or Fiction? Check the answer below...

The ski industry has gone green, from goggles to boots.

This week's weird outdoor news—plus one faker.

Mexico, Canada and ths US sign on to work together to protect wilderness

A meter that calculates how much energy your electronics use each day

A laptop travel case made from backpack leftovers .

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

A photo preview from our latest Editor's Choice testing junket to Switzerland

Scientific study yields thousands of new animals and plants in Yellowstone

Wyoming introduces a bill that would require permitted backcountry users to carry bear spray.

Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, will make a film about climber Aron Ralston next

Salazar waives entrance fees for all national parks on Veteran’s Day

Backcountry.com launches in-house outdoor apparel brand

This trowel is made from pounds of abandoned polycarbonate water bottles and accessories.

Diminished snowpack and hotter summers mean more fires for Yosemite in years to come.

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

Can you guess this week's Fact or Fiction? Check the answer below...

Inside our national parks, the drive to protect wilderness areas clashes with the need to preserve pre-existing business interests.

This week's weird outdoor news—plus one faker.

Spenco's first try at green is supportive and 55% recycled/renewable

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

Kick off the morning with cheesy bagels and gourmet oatmeal.

Video surfaces of three hikers just before they were detained in Iran

How one man, schooled in economics, lives off the grid and without opening his wallet.