Trips

See the wilder side of the Sunshine State.

Plan your trip to the alpine as the snow melts out from meadows and ridgelines

Ohio's northwest hides a treasure trove of rare plants and animals. See it on this overnight trip.

From wildflowers to whitewater rafting, Cody, Wyoming offers a home base for anyone looking for a summer or fall adventure.

In the Los Padres National Forest, some of America's most impressive mammals roam alongside you.

We know our forests are special places. But for the Native Americans who have lived among them for centuries, they are more than that. Trees are family membersthat give, heal, provide, protect, and nurture. Trees are sacred. Listen to the trees.

The craggy spines of the west Appalachians provide some of the most spectacular views in the range.

Ditch the heavy pack and hiking boots for the life aquatic.

Spy animals and one beautiful dawn by carefully timing your hike along the Grandview Rim Trail.

Take off for one of these forested hikes to find some respite from the summer heat beneath the trees.

Eight beach campsites to start off your summer adventures

Escape the headlines—and the rest of the population—at one of these seven sites.

Discover forgotten worlds on these three fossil-rich dayhikes.

A 5-day, 31-mile solo excursion through an alpine wilderness in Utah by Basecamper Brent Umphlett

Just half an hour north of Austin, a constellation of parks clings to the edge of a chain of clear blue lakes. At night, turn your eyes from the Hill Country’s quiet forests to the dark skies above for a stellar show. You’re far from the city now.

Routefinding in Canyonlands National Park can be a challenge, but the rewards are always worth it.

57Hours is a one-stop-shop for booking adventures with experts.

Where to get out now

Spot some bruins and sample the goods at these Bearpacker Magazine-approved destinations.

Because sometimes, you just want to get away from it all.

Been on a great hike? Tell us about it!

From coast to coast, spring is the season to catch wildlife in motion.

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. He recounts the trip in his own words.

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.

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.

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.

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. Stretching over 1,000 miles from the cypress forests of the Everglades to the sandy Gulf Coast beaches of Pensacola, the Florida Trail runs the gamut of the Sunshine State’s diverse natural landscapes. Hit the highlights on one of these three sections.

Giant gypsum dunes and winter temperatures in the sixties are only some of the draws for this preserve.

This is your year. Start planning one of these life-list hikes and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Grab a site in the dunes and go camping with the palm trees and the sea turtles.

Hike to total relaxation in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Strap on your snowshoes and step into one of these unexpected winter destinations.

Navarino Island is remote and rugged, with unforgiving weather. But its beauty is revealed to those willing to battle the elements.

Follow along with BACKPACKER's 2019 Editors' Choice trip in this interactive story.

Experience the spectacle of winter weather on one of these trails.

All of the beauty. None of the crowds.

Get in touch with your wild side in some of the worst weather the Lower 48 has to offer.

One of Europe’s largest countries is one of its wildest, too.

Copper Mountain’s new Three Bears lift accesses some of Colorado’s steepest and deepest inbounds terrain—delivering you to this powder playground in exactly seven minutes.

Hike a rhododendron forest on this 19.1-mile loop.

Ideal places for hiking, camping, mountain-biking--and toasting your epic day with an awarding-winning craft beer.

Backpacker editors spent a week camping in Utah testing gear, exploring canyons and *gasp* backpacking.

It's water, water everywhere in this green forest.

For these 12 hikers, local trails so inspired them that they made it their mission to open the outdoors to everyone, one mile at a time. Now let them fire you up with picks so close you can’t say no.

Change your perception of canyoneering by doing it in a cave.

It was Ansel Adams's favorite park for a reason: Catch the best scenery and the best miles on these six trails.

Immerse yourself in ancient myths and one of the last refuges for Europe’s wolves on a hike through the Transylvanian Alps.

Step into a riot of gold and red foliage less than two hours from Chattanooga on the Fiery Gizzard Trail in South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee

See unique rock formations and fall asleep to a cascading river on this 3-day trip.

When the apples fall, the cider flows. Reward yourself with fresh brews near these three hikes.

Pisgah National Forest blankets the southern Appalachians, and at the heart of all that greenery there’s a backwoods gem—a forest within a forest. The 18,479-acre Shining Rock Wilderness protects an East Coast paradise of waterfalls, mountaintop views, and remote trails.

The climbs on the Black Forest Trail are serious—but then again, so is the scenery.

Find quiet eastern forests and expansive vistas on this two-day, 21.8-mile trek through the Pemigewasset Wilderness.

Catch the best of the season all across the country.

With its mixed hardwood forests, the east coast has some of the country's best fall leaves. See them before they're gone on these six hikes.

Private lake views and a show are a good enough reason to visit the Hamilton Lakes Basin.

Forest meets prairie meets river in this northern haven.

Explore the alpine for endless vistas, mountains galore, and a touch of class.

Trek through villages that still have one foot in the past

You don’t need to stay in Barcelona to experience the rich history of this region in Spain.

Step inside a medieval cave dwelling and step back into history.

From dayhikes to weekends to weeklong hikes, our Grand Canyon experts will have you ready to hit this natural wonder in no time.

A trip down the Klarälven River is a journey back in time.

You don't always need to go far to go big. Case in point: these stunning hikes, all within a day trip of a major metropolitan area.

The Ironwood Forest is a true redemption story. Home to arroyos, plains, foothills, and mountains, the monument’s coarse and well-aerated soil allows roots to dig deep. The result: The world’s densest stands of ironwoods, low-growing shrubby trees that enrich the earth, enable the Ironwood Forest’s species diversity, and burst with purple-pink flowers in late spring.

Deepest Denali is big, bold, and sublime—for those willing to pay the price of admission.

Search for buried treasure on one of these gem-studded dayhikes, where gathering rocks is legal.

Explore the desert with our favorite hikes, short and long.

See dense forest and prehistoric ferns on this 45.2-mile jaunt.

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