These Guys Just Hiked the Whole Grand Canyon
One of our most iconic wild places is under threat from mining and development interests. Two journalists hiked 800 miles to remind people why they should care.
So You Hiked the PCT. What Did You Learn?
16 lessons learned on the Pacific Crest Trail
Meet the Guys Collecting Trash on the Country’s Longest Trails
Two thru-hikers have taken it upon themselves to pull the trash—thousands of pounds and counting—off the Pacific Crest and Appalachian trails
Belgian Backpacker Louis-Philippe Loncke Hikes the World's Hardest Deserts
Belgian backpacker Louis-Philippe Loncke has taken down Death Valley and just abandoned his attempt to thru-hike Australia’s Simpson Desert. But he’s not done yet.
What Happened When We Took Homeless Youth On Their First Camping Trip
Into the wild with Hollywood's homeless kids
The Best Toilet in America
In Washington’s Enchantment Basin, you can have an epic poo with a view
The 6 Best Photographers Hiking the PCT Right Now
No indulgent selfies or boring landscapes here. These Instagram accounts showcase the trail like you've never seen it before.
Are Trail Angels Taking the Magic Out of Long-Distance Hikes?
Some argue that so-called trail angels, who hand out food and water (and beer!) to weary through-hikers, are cheapening what should be a life-altering experience
Help Take a Group of Homeless Youth on Their First Backpacking Trip
We need basic outdoors gear to make it work
How to Quit Your Job and Hike the Pacific Crest Trail
EPA district administrator Jared Blumenfeld talks about why he’s escaping it all, and how to be a pescatarian on the 2,650-mile trail
Our Reliance on Technology Makes the Backcountry More Dangerous
GPS trackers and cell phones give us a false sense of security in the wilderness. And with more thru-hikers than ever set to take on the Appalachian Trail this year, we should be on alert.
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Will Soon Need to Register in Maine
Officials at Baxter State Park, at the north end of the AT, are concerned about an anticipated increase in the number of thru-hikers tramping through the park. Their solution? Hiker registration cards.
Here’s How to Start the Pacific Crest Trail
One of the hardest parts of the PCT is simply getting to the southern start, in the middle of the desert by the U.S.-Mexico border
Why Is Thomas Gathman Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Winter?
No one has ever completed the 2,180-mile trail heading southbound and starting in December, but this full-time hiker is trying
