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News and Events
Stay up to date on the latest outdoor news, events, and trail and conservation updates, thoroughly researched for you by the experts at Backpacker Magazine.
Stay up to date on the latest outdoor news, events, and trail and conservation updates, thoroughly researched for you by the experts at Backpacker Magazine.
Water Wars: Great Lakes
House-backed compact would protect water for future generations
Suicidal Animals Make Me Sad
Global-warming PSA can cause tears, guilt, and unexpected phone calls to Mommy
National Parks Free This Weekend
NPS waives entrance fees to celebrate National Public Lands Day
Bears Break Wind Power
Wind farm on Vermont National Forest threatens black bears
Models On Belay
VOGUE tries a first ascent in fur and high heels
NASA's Rubber Duckies
They make climate-change research so much fun
"Hello, Greenland!"
Musicians join artists on climate-change visit to Arctic
Ground Zero Glacial Awesomeness
World Trade Center dig reveals buried Ice-Age wonderland
Petzl MYO Headlamps Could Set Your Head On Fire
"What's that burning smell?"
Mt. Whitney or Bust
An upcoming adventure illustrates the common denominators between John Muir, group-think and sushi.
Plants Unlikely To Curb CO2 Woes
Thanks a lot, plants
Late September Digestation
Chaotic insights on gear testing, Colorado growth, senior hiking mayhem and Germanic adventure.
Looking For 'Ghost' Cougars
U.S. Fish and Wildlife tries to prove mountain lions haunt Virginia town
Moosepacking
Palin's favorite food becomes nation's favorite mystery meat
Census Says: 765 Grizzlies Live in NW Montana
Favorite pastimes include eating berries, watching 'Desperate Housewives'
L.L. Bean Goes to China
First of five Chinese stores opens this month
Hiking With Oprah, Bill, and George
Winfrey tops survey of dayhike companions
Would You Wear the Grand Canyon?
Don't even think about popping the collar
Yellowstone Issues WiFi/Cell Plans
"Can you hear me now? I'm getting gored by a bison."
Wolves Stay Endangered
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Man On Bike Hits Bear…Again
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Guns in Nat'l Parks: One Step Closer
Senate panel moves to introduce bill
Judge Blocks Snowmobiles in Yellowstone
Park service cited for ignoring conservation laws
Two California seniors killed in Escalante flash flood
And the tragedy hits close to home
Civilization's Edge
The death of an Ultimate Fighting Champion illustrates the firm line between society and wildland
Hiking And Biking the Campaign Trail
Utah pol to hike and ride 170 miles, host outdoor debates
The 'Virtuous Cycle'
More bikes equals safer roads
Polar Bears Going Green
"We're making a statement about this global warming thing"
Brave Cougar Survives Hiker Attack
Poor cat had nothing but instincts to rely on
Reel Rock Coming To Your Town
Touring festival takes climbing films nationwide this fall
Meet Your Bobcat Neighbors
Housing crisis good news for LA-area felids
Tents on Overlooks: A Gear Testing Tale
How to turn recreation into an epic and gain new respect for your own backyard
Mapping Classic Adventures, Real and Imagined
Wanderlust lets you trace famous treks from history and fiction
Beacon Week
In separate incidents, three emergency beacons are triggered, saving two lives
Manhattan-sized Ice Shelf Breaks Off Of Canada
The polar bears aren't going to like this...
Endangered Frogs For Sale!
Oregon wildlife officials shut down 6-year-old's biz
Big Bear Busts Up Pot Farm
Sheriff offers to deputize vigilante bruin
August 2008 Table of Contents
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Speedgoat On CNN
AT ultrarunner Karl Meltzer gets a little face time
Naked Toes On The Trail
Barefoot running gains traction is hiking next?
Palin/McCain To Bring 'First Dude' to White House?
Does the husband of GOP VP candidate represent outdoorsmen?
24 Hours of L.L. Bean
It's the gear world's ultimate endurance event: a full day and night roaming the aisles at Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Maine. Will our man survive?
Wet Clothes Improve Lightning Survival
Minnesota survives a jolt while trying to save patio furniture
August 2008 Table of Contents
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Green Scene: Biodegradable Sneakers?
Lightening your planetary load - sneaker style
Friday Eagle Blogging
Two golden eagles get a second chance at wildness and a matchless release site.
Endangered Species Act Changes Deemed 'Bad Science'
Bush administration threatens to remove scientific oversight
Cascades Hikers Stranded On 18-inch Ledge
Bad weather holds back rescue teams
WiFi in Idaho State Parks
'Sorry, wildlife Gotta check those emails'
USGS Photographic Archive Rules Your Eyes
Massive free collection gives a peek into the past
Havasupai Falls in Grand Canyon Closed
Dam break and flood closes popular spot until 2009
Pikas In Peril
Climate change threatens obscenely cute mountain rodents
Cow Compass
Cattle and deer might sense Earth's magnetic field
Backpackers Don't Care About Sex
Showers, food, and beer come first, naturally
Senator Misses DNC Because of Hiking Injury
A broken ankle near Tahoe keeps Calif. Sen. Dianne Feinstein at home
The Nature of Expertise
A vanished backpacker and two ice tunnel collapses illustrate that most expertise is merely local knowledge
AT Underpass is Coming to PA
Will keep hikers from becoming roadkill
AT Ultrarunner Hits A Speedbump
Vows to continue despite stress tendonitis, trenchfoot
News Flash – Flood Season Has Arrived
Havasu Canyon gets a power flush, stranding nearly 200 campers
Fame! Headlines! Endless riches!
Okay, maybe not riches. But our first Retailer of the Year contest will put your favorite outdoor store on the map.
Metallica 1, Hikers 0
James Hetfield blocks hiker access in Northern California
Outdoor Retailer: Green Scene Wrap-Up
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Dad & Son Attempt 55 14ers in Two Weeks
So Close, Yet So Far
Weekly Mayhem Round-Up
Late summer chaos, with falls and lost hikers coast to coast
Run Your Car On Poop
Scientists engineer diesel-excreting e.coli bacteria
Science: Hiking (Can Be) Better Than Sex
Only one way to find out...
Dead Man's Best Friend
German shepherd guards master's body for six weeks
Win A Spot On U.S. Polar Race Team
Polar bears, -60 temps, and other fabulous prizes await
Trend Reports from Outdoor Retailer
It's a wrap!
Arches Will Fall
Popular feature in Arches National Park succumbs to erosion
Water, Fire, and Food
A few nice finds on day three of Outdoor Retailer
Wool Keeps Coming Back
Two intriguing new entries in the layering game
Hot Stove News
A four season canister stove?
Cool Stuff, The Sequel
An afternoon update of equipment I'm lusting after.
Treasure Hunting
Finding diamonds in the rough at Outdoor Retailer
Gems Among the Weirdness
The so-far coolest stuff I've seen at OR
George Clinton Drops Some Funk on Outdoor Retailer
JanSport's annual Shake and Bake concert is one of best ever
The Real Survival Reality Show
The hell with avalanches and snake eating; Survive Outdoor Retailer!
Odd Gear from Outdoor Retailer
Hemp shorts, pee funnels, and liver-flavored biscotti