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Embrace your competitive side with these hiking challenges

Grab your binoculars and cameras on these prime bird-spotting trails.

Give context to your buddy’s mid-jump flail by capturing it from start to finish with a sequence composite.

Scores of people have shared their eclipse photos. Here are a dozen that stood out from the rest.

Possibly the most useful fashion accessory you'll ever wear.

In 1975, George Lucas brought an elephant and a mob of schoolchildren to a national park to film Star Wars. Yes, there are pictures.

Most thru-hikers use blogs and Facebook to stay in touch with home. Miyagi used watercolors.

Forest or desert, mountain or seaside, these 10 types of canine can keep up with you.

This fall, our editors took an 8-day journey along Turkey's Lycian Way trail. Here's the hikers' paradise they discovered.

They were nearly America's national bird. This November, celebrate the humble turkey in its natural habitat.

Glacier National Park boasts stunning snow-capped mountain landscapes, icy blue lakes, and goats, goats, goats.

Rainbows, lightning, clouds, and stars only complement the beauty of this national park.

These national park towns have everything you need start and finish your next adventure.

Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail with BACKPACKER on June 20!

In an excerpt from his new book, photographer Ryan Alonzo captures the splendor of Tuolumne Meadows.

Want to experience nature closer to home? Try visiting a trail at one of the National Wildlife Refuge System's 101 urban wildlife refuges.

Skip the Front Range crowds and head to Colorado's La Platas for sweet solitude and can't-miss views.

Big mileage days are great and all, but sometimes you just want to stop, smell the roses (er, wildflowers), and picnic with a spectacular view.

Justin Bailie shares his do's and don'ts about being a pro photographer.

These powerful backcountry cascade will having you strapping on your boots and hitting the trail.

Whatever you do, don't ingest any of these 12 killer plants.

Sometimes you just need a dose of nature to get you through the day. Let these mountain landscape photos inspire you.

Our planet is an amazing place. These incredible photos, excerpted from the book "The Art of Adventure," celebrate all kinds of ways to enjoy it.