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Appalachian Trail

Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Everything You Need to Know

BACKPACKER Editors, Michael Lanza

Zion National Park

Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park: Everything You Need to Know

Morgan McFall-Johnsen

Colorado Trails

The Complete Guide to Hiking the Colorado Trail

Ryan Wichelns

Washington Trails

The 10 Most Dangerous Hikes in America

Kelly Bastone

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Bonjour Québec

Going to the Smokies? We Made You a Playlist.

Emma Veidt

5 Regions to Experience Switzerland’s Alpine Flora

Ricola

I Fell In Love With a Picture of Greenland. Seeing It in Person Blew My Mind.

Eli Bernstein

7 Incredible Trips to Gift the Hiker on Your Holiday List This Year

BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

I Went on a Commercial Backpacking Trip and Loved Every Minute of it

Emma Veidt

Going to Yosemite National Park? We Made You a Playlist.

Emma Veidt

Backpacking Has Changed a Lot Over the Past 50 Years. These Photos Prove It.

Emma Veidt

The West Coast Trail Is a Beautiful Hike With a Horrifying History

Scott Yorko

The Palisade Glacier Is the Southernmost Glacier in America. How Long Will it Last?

Alec Sills-Trausch

The Historic Trans Bhutan Trail is Now Open to Hikers

Alisha McDarris

The Vermont Guide to Getting Outside

Vermont Tourism

The Sierra’s Rae Lakes Are Spectacular—and More Fun With New Friends

Alec Sills-Trausch

Going to Zion National Park? We Made You a Playlist.

Emma Veidt

The Best Hikes in the Berkshires

Erica Zazo

The Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

Erica Zazo

Hike the State Parks: 14 Fantastic Destinations Backpackers Need to Know

M. John Fayhee

Want to Stretch Summer a Little Longer? The 10,000 Islands Are Waiting.

Casey Lyons

Where To Hike If You Want to Avoid Bears

Emma Veidt

Bryce Canyon Hikes: 12 Trails for Your Next Trip

Mary Beth Skylis

Grand Canyon Hikes: 11 Trails to Add to Your Bucket List

Mary Beth Skylis

The Best San Diego Hikes for Your Next Coastal Adventure

Mary Beth Skylis

The 25 Best Hikes to Beaches in the U.S.

Stephanie Vermillion

Explore the Other Side of North Lake Tahoe

North Lake Tahoe

11 Hikes to Stay Cool During the Dog Days of Summer

Ali Wunderman

Explore Space for Yourself on These 13 Perfect Stargazing Hikes

Adam Roy, BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Torreys Peak: The Ultimate Hiking Guide

James Dziezynski

Hike and Help in Nepal with Backpacker

Dennis Lewon

Are Winter Hikes of the Appalachian Trail the Next Thing?

Grayson Haver Currin

I Meticulously Planned My First Thru-Hike. On My Second, I’m Just Vibing.

Patricia "Blackpacker" Cameron

How to Visit Yellowstone After the Flood

Wes Siler

For Me, Starting the Pacific Crest Trail Was Half the Battle

Patricia "Blackpacker" Cameron

Your Guide to Vermont’s Best Bike Rides

Vermont

The Best Hikes in Colorado

Amy S. Eckert

Glacier National Park: Backpacker’s All-Time Favorite Hikes

Kristin Smith

Explore the World’s Best Hikes With Backpacker

BACKPACKER Editors

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Book Your Next Trip

Intrepid Travel

6 Reasons Why Denver is the Best Basecamp for Outdoor Adventure

Visit Denver

The 7 Best Via Ferrata Routes in the US

Mark Johanson

The Best Hikes in Oregon, From the Mountains to the Sea

Erica Zazo

How Long Does it Take to Hike the AT?

Zoe Gates

The Ultimate Roommate Compatibility Test: Backpacking the Oregon Coast Trail

Kristin Smith

A World of Bears: 8 Hikes to See Bruins Around the Globe

Kristin Smith

In Montana’s Bear-Filled Crazy Mountains, Hikers Are Never Alone

Erin Dockins

Welcome to the Jungle: Hiking Panama’s Parque Internacional La Amistad

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The Pacific Northwest Trail Is a Tour of One of America’s Most Gorgeous Regions

Amy S. Eckert

9 Incredible Night Sky Hikes to Do This Year

Jr., William M. Rochfort

6 Trails to Make Someone Love Hiking For the Rest of Their Life

Kristin Smith

The Best First Backpacking Trips in the US

Stephanie Vermillion

The Best Hikes in Colorado Springs

Amy S. Eckert

Mt. Olympus: Hiking Up the Mountain of the Gods

Chris Kamberis

9 Hiking Adventures to Make Your Spring Pure Gold

Kristin Smith

The Best Hikes in Washington

Cherlyn Eliza

Top 10 Pieces of Advice for Beginner Thru-Hikers

Grayson Haver Currin

What Did I Learn from the Swampy Muck of the Florida Trail? That I’m a Kink Hiker.

Grayson Haver Currin

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Erica Zazo

Hiking the Eagle Creek Trail

Kristin Smith

Lewis and Clark Trail – The Ultimate Hiking Guide

Kristin Smith

The Best Hikes on O’ahu

Nick O'Connell

9 Spectacular Early Spring Backpacking Trips You Can Do Right Now

Kristin Smith, Tim Shisler

Hiking Sedona’s Devils Bridge Trail

Kristin Smith

The 15 Best National Park Campsites in America

Graham Averill

How to Hike Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain

Backpacker Contributors, Kristin Smith

This Is What The Pacific Crest Trail Looked Like 37 Years Ago

Larry Budd

The Best Hikes in the Dolly Sods

Kristin Smith

For My Family, Hiking History Is Black History

Benje Williams

The Best Hikes On Maui

Nicholas O'Connell

Isle Royale National Park: Hiking Lake Superior’s Island Wilderness

Amy S. Eckert

The Best Hikes in Acadia National Park

Kristin Smith

The 6 Best Ghost Ski Resorts to Visit in the U.S.

Nathan Pipenberg

The 15 Best Backcountry Ski Zones for Beginners

Ryan Wichelns

The Backpacker’s Trail Calendar: 103 Hikes to Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever

BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Better in Winter: These 9 National Parks Hit Their Stride in the Cold Months

Madeleine Godfrey

Bask in the Fall Glory on These 7 Perfect Autumn Leaf Hikes

BACKPACKER Contributors and Editors

The 22 Best Hard Hikes in America

Jen Rose Smith

15 Ledge Hikes That Will Make Your Palms Sweat

Graham Averill

The 20 Best Backcountry Lakes to Hike This Summer

Take a Stroll Across the Sky on These 10 Perfect Ridgeline Hikes

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Hike This, Not That: Skip the Big-Name Parks for These 15 Uncrowded Trails

Heather Balogh Rochfort

See the Wilderness in Color on These 10 Perfect Wildflower Hikes

Kristin Smith

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