Trips

The new system is an attempt to alleviate crowding at the popular Columbia River Gorge trail.

The volunteer organization does everything from trail work to political advocacy to tree-planting in public school lots.

The 21-year-old broke through ice on the West Branch of the Little River near Bingham Falls.

Ski mountains have been adding new amenities as a hedge against wildly fluctuating snow conditions like the ones this season.

A 2-mile stretch of the East Shore Trail will allow cycling after 18 years of efforts by bike advocates.

Low humidity and high winds contributed to the early-season blazes.

Some neighborhood groups oppose construction plans for the South Side complex.

The 16-year-old slipped on the icy trail and fell several hundred feet.

The two men were from Bonney Lake; one was a police officer.

The Pacific Crest Trail Association's pilot program aims to promote hiking in the area and boost the local economy.

Last year the park hosted a record-breaking number of Appalachian Trail hikers.

The New Jersey island has been closed since 2012 and faces a proposal to dump dredge spoils.

In these backcountry paradises, rain is part of the adventure.

This week's snowfall means danger will rise on Thursday.

How an Oakland man made it through six days stranded in the snowy wilderness.

James Hetfield has opened conservation easements on his land in several installments since 2005.

The 37-year-old was hiking at North Carolina's Upper Catawba Falls for a bachelor party.

The public in invited to comment on March 5 in Queens.

Non-native nutria are damaging California wetlands. One solution: Hunt and eat them.

Biologists fear the fox might have been rabid.

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The agency has sped up the management planning process for the national monument despite lawsuits challenging recent boundary changes.

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In artist Peter Gorman's new map-based print, 20 diagonal road junctions look like snowflakes and dancing figures.

Tourism drops significantly in the cold season, spurring residents to create new reasons to travel to town

The free buses run every 20 minutes daily between the national park and the gateway town.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Brad Stapleton.

The writer and hiker shares her favorite local trails—and the one article of clothing she doesn't leave home without.

How to tell--and what to do if you spot one.

New Hampshire's Becoming an Outdoorswoman class teaches lifesaving skills in a competition-free atmosphere.

Local organizations are studying ways to improve the Logan Boulevard & Western Avenue junction.

A group of snowmobilers were having lunch last Sunday when the slide buried them.

The pair were reported missing last Sunday night amidst heavy snow.

Aldermen will decide on a contract for an interactive mastodon model for Phillips Park.

Now's the time to go for trail ranger, gardener, naturalist, and camp counselor jobs.

The proposed Skyline Lodge would sit 1,000 feet from the New Hampshire summit.

The project aims to make 10 miles of trail along Lake Crescent at Olympic National Park universally accessible by 2019.

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An experienced snowboarder took a fatal fall in the Telluride backcountry and a skier hit a tree at Keystone.

After becoming the first and only city to withdraw as a host after winning the Games for 1976, Denver explores another run at the Winter Olympics.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scouts Anastasia Allison and Jason Bickford.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Erica Zazo.

The best Big Apple escapes, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Justin Bailey.

The best local trails, as selected by Denver Scout Heather Balogh Rochfort.

The best local trails, as selected by our BACKPACKER Local scout Scott Jones.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Stan Gentry.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Daniel Nelson.

After huge demand overwhelmed the online system last month, a new vendor is ready for business Monday morning.

Spring blossoms are already showing up in local parks.

The seasonal closures protect elk and nesting raptors.

Drought means Arizona likely won't see a superbloom this spring, but these sites will still deliver.

Wondering about that city, river, or road name? Chances are, it can be traced back to the area's original residents.

The Indiana father and son illegally killed a black bear in 2016.

The Forest Service plan includes a new reservation system and shuttle for the hugely popular Glenwood Springs hike.

Nikwax's head of customer service shares what he loves about Mount Rainier National Park.

Remote sites near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are now open for reservations.

A Phoenix lawmaker decided not to pursue a measure charging some hikers for emergency rescue.

College of the Redwoods has challenged Humboldt State University's claim it has the world's tallest tree on a college campus.

A blaze near the Eastern Sierra outdoor hub burned 3.5 square miles this week, forcing residents to flee.

It's the seventh straight year for attendance growth at the state parks.

The group of migrating North Atlantic Right whales was the largest spotted in years.

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The drought will likely mean fewer Anza-Borrego spring wildflowers--and fewer visitors.

The brand argues the withdrawals for its bottled water brand have stayed within legal limits.

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The man, who sustained arm injuries, was airlifted to the mainland for treatment.

The weeklong trip will chart the Yellow and Ocmulgee Rivers.

The Surfrider Foundation filed suit against U.S. Steel for polluting Lake Michigan waters.

The land deal includes the acquisition of a new "makerspace" in Willsboro.

At least two others have died searching for a supposed trove of jewels and gold hidden somewhere in the West.

A mysterious wind event in January toppled more than 100 old-growth trees at Lake Quinault.

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Plymouth's Tenney Mountain is one of several New England resorts making a comeback in recent years.

Colorado's Inspire program creates outdoor opportunities for youth and families in 15 communities.

Scientists at Brookfield Zoo are using artificial insemination to help the species recover.

Conservationists successfully lobbied to prevent logging and brush cleanup in the 318-acre forest.

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The reservation system opens March 15.