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How you can help kids, climb a peak, and win a plane ticket anywhere in the United States

Snapshots from our reporter first day at the global climate conference

En route to four 6,000-foot summits, this 7.8-mile bushwhack travels the crest of wooded ridgeline above the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Pack a suit and soak in the soothing waters of Spence Hot Springs on this easy dayhike in the Jemez Valley.

Hikers who strayed across Iraq border into Iran could face "relevant sentences" for "suspicious aims," say Iranian officials

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

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Snow-fed cascades, vibrant wildflower meadows, and dizzying Cascade vistas highlight this 7.9-mile out-and-back in Mount Rainier National Park.

One lucky reader wins a Pentax Optio W80 for their next adventure.

Canadian mining company discovers a potentially rich gold vein near Glacier National Park, raising pollution concerns

Celebrate a U.N. tribute to our favorite high places

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

The U.S. Forest Service receives $40 million to combat tree infestation

Use this fun and fruity backcountry recipe to make a dessert that the kids (and you) will love

A great white bear stands up to Obama's climate change promises in Copenhagen

Spot abundant wildlife and wide open vistas from the shores of Lake Texoma on this easy, 3.2-mile lollipop loop in the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge just 90 minutes north of Dallas.

To celebrate 40 years of national trails, the National Park Service awards nearly $900,000 in grants to the National Trails System.

Slow-motion videos capture Swiss alps at their sweetest

Say it ain't so: Higher temps might mean a drop in crop yields and quality for hops, an essential ingredient for tasty brews

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Pictographs tagged in Sequoia National Park

This 14.6-mile hike in Denali National Park circles Mount Eielson and features scenic creek crossings and jaw-dropping views of the Alaska Range.

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

Billionaire Ted Turner proposes move of quarantined bison to his ranch in return for 90 percent of their offspring.

Play tag with the pounding surf by day and camp in misty coves by night on this 26-miler along the wildflower-swathed hillsides of the Lost Coast.

Eight reasons to be glad you're not a mouse, and the world's scariest hiking trail

These burly boots trekked glaciers and hitchiked highways with nary a blister or a rub.

A simple primer for staying out of trouble at sundown

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils a new map showing the possible disastrous effects of sea level rise in California

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

but it still lives in the linings of your food cans

Scientists say that fires benefit forest ecosystems

People get stranded in Los Angeles' Bronson Canyon—home of the Batcave—every year

Is it a meteorite or a salt formation? Gather your own conclusions about the origins of this mysterious ring of rock on this 7.6-mile loop in Canyonlands National Park.

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

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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.

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