8 Myths About Deer Ticks That Need to Die
Think they perish in winter? Not a chance.
Climate Change
Ticks Are Changing the Way We Hike
Thanks to the warming world, Lyme infections are on the rise in the Northeast—and hiking there might never be the same again.
California Just Had Its Second Driest Year on Record. That’s Bad News for Hikers.
... and everyone else.
July 2021 Was the Hottest Month in Recorded History
A new report from NOAA finds that last month was the hottest ever measured on Earth—and we're not done with the heat yet.
Lower Your Backpacking Trip’s Carbon Footprint—and Cost—With These Smart Strategies
We already know that backpacking is better for the planet than other forms of travel. But how much better, exactly? And can we make hiking even greener?