Follow the trail of 19th-century robbers in Arizona.

Looking for a family vacation no one will ever forget? Follow photographer Kennan Harvey's lead and take the kids on the Wapta Traverse, a tour of the best that a Rocky Mountain winter has to offer.

At these creekside, shorefront, and mountaintop spots, the views are so gorgeous that you may never want to go to sleep.

See the peaks, parks, and hotspots of America's most storied long trail in this interactive 3D map from BACKPACKER.

This collection of bright white sandstone spires isn't officially part of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument anymore, but it's as spectacular as ever.

Gear up for the United States' toughest long path with these expert picks.

Headed out on the Pacific Crest Trail? Expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas breaks down the gear you’ll need, with help from BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.

Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.

It looks like Mars, but this scenery is all Earth.

Everyone knows that the southwest is arch country. But one of the best examples is in the Kentucky woods.

You deserve this: Find a private slice of paradise in this hammock-camping hotspot.

From grizzlies to falling rocks to maze-like canyons, you'll want to come prepared for these tricky trips.

Heading out on one of these hikes? Keep an eye on the forecast.

You'd better not be afraid of heights if you're going to tackle one of these airy trails.

The scenery here is awesome—but it can be deadly, too.

Explore ancient temples and dodge hungry monkeys on this lesser-known route around Angkor Thom.

Head into the wilderness without the hassle of a four-season tent

What's deeper than the Grand Canyon and has one-tenth as many visitors? Head to Texas to find out.

Ten trails. Ten unmatched miles each. Get maximum bang for each boot step on hikes that our most-traveled contributors call their all-time favorites.

Do winter camping the luxe way with a wood-stove-heated hut in Michigan.

Find otherworldly snow formations just a few hours outside Seattle.

Venture through the world’s oldest jaguar preserve to Victoria Peak in a vibrant Central American jungle.

When most other long trail systems are in hibernation, Florida’s premier path is coming into prime time.

These ten point-to-point treks pack the payoffs of a thru-hike, but they're hikeable in a week.