This Is What The Pacific Crest Trail Looked Like 37 Years Ago
Everything changes—even the Pacific Crest Trail. One of the trail's early thru-hikers shares snapshots from his trip up the path in 1985
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11 Cheap Gear Alternatives Thru-Hikers Love
It sounds silly, but you can lighten your pack a lot by trading out heavy gear for garbage. Here are some low-cost accessories thru-hikers swear by.
While the Rest of Us Talk About Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail, a 5-Year-Old Just Did It
He averaged about 10 miles every day, but still had the energy to play freeze tag at night.
Experience Deep Backcountry on the Appalachian Trail’s 100-Mile Wilderness
Hike some of the East Coast's wildest wilderness on the AT.
Lost Hikers Report UFO Sightings in Blue Hills
Rescued hikers say they saw "two ships" and a "weird orb" while searching for UFOs on Boston's Buck Hill.
Franconia Notch Trail Closed for Repairs
Part of the popular New Hampshire state park's trail system will be off-limits through the end of July.
Ask a Thru-Hiker: I Want to Hike a Long Trail, But I Have a Family
Going on a long hike is complicated under the best of circumstances—but kids and a partner open up a whole new world of challenges.
Naked Hiker Faces Charges
Public indecency charges await a man spotted hiking nude in a Connecticut state park.
Meet Danny Nelson, Backpacker's Boston Trail Scout
This college student knows his way around the fells and forests of Massachusetts.
Family Ticks Off Visits to Every Boston City Park in One Year
A city crowdsourcing photography project inspired local dad to take his kids to every last one of Boston's 300-plus parks.
New Leash Restrictions Proposed for Concord Dogs
Estabrook Woods preserve might soon require dog walkers to keep a tight rein on their pets.
Hike: Wachusett Mt. to the White Mountains Series, Mt. Galehead
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Fundraiser: Franconia Ridge Hike for Alzheimer's Association
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Class: REI Family Camping Basics
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Class: REI Camp Cooking Basics
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Volunteer Opportunity: Hale Reservation Trail Project
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Ultrarunner Karl Meltzer on Breaking the Appalachian Trail Speed Record
When one of the winningest ultrarunners in the sport set out to break the AT's supported record, the path's elder statesmen gave him one piece of advice: respect the trail. Eight years later, a new documentary shows why.
Map: Hike the Pacific Crest Trail
Get ready for the PCT—or just daydream—with our map of the highlights of one of America's iconic long trails.
This Year's Epic Snowpack Could Pose a Threat to 2017 Pacific Crest Trail Hikers
California's monster blizzards were good news for skiers—but thru-hikers will need to be on their toes.
Ask a Thru-Hiker: What Are The Best Long Trails I Can Do Over a Vacation?
Reality check: Not everyone can quit their jobs to hike the PCT. But if you have a week or two of vacation, you can complete one of these.