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Chinese Crested dogs are speedy, high-energy, always ready for adventure, and… well… naked
Losing a close friend taught the fitness instructor that embracing your emotions is a sign of strength and growth
The epic winter of 2022–23 is still with us, with snowmelt causing flooding concerns in some national parks and in others roads and trails are closed for repairs. Here’s what you need to know for your summer trips.
Why be stuck behind the masses at popular parks when you can wander some of the nation’s best with barely a soul in sight?
The recipes of ‘Tin to Table’ will elevate your campfire meal—both in beauty and taste
Ready to explore like a mountain goat? Here are the top escapes for hikers in every region of the country, expert advice on how to scramble like a goat, and the most innovative footwear for surefooted traction in steep terrain.
Reap all the physical and mental advantages of mindfulness without ever saying “ohm”
High snowpack may lead to issues throughout May and June
The artist was lost in her own life until a walk in the forest spurred her to take charge of her journey
Adventure bound with your family? Don’t forget the kid-friendly snacks.
A nutritious and easy alternative to store-bought granola snacks
Adventures are always better with man’s best friend by your side
A half-hour ramble to a local campsite may not be your idea of an epic backpacking adventure. But it might just give you a new perspective on what’s important in a hike.
Losing his lower legs to disease in childhood caused him to hide himself for decades. Then a long, hot hike across the Grand Canyon showed him a new way forward.
There are a number of benefits guides provide to hikers and backpackers of all experience levels.
When the thru-hiker’s dream trip was cut short, she learned that failure is just a chance to reset your goals to match your reality
To manage her anxiety, the journalist takes a simple approach: she laces up her running shoes and heads out the door to see what comes next
After losing her father, she first turned to the outdoors for relief. Then she funneled her grief into creativity.
The outdoors are for everyone. Here’s our best advice on how and where to go camping, hiking, and backpacking if you’re just getting started.
Completing a winter journey on the Appalachian Trail convinced the fun-loving thru-hiker that he can accomplish whatever he dreams up
Editor Adam Roy explains why his ultralight four-legged friend is the ideal backpacking companion
Like all intense hobbyists, hikers start Instagram pages just for their adventures. Why not integrate it into the rest of your life already?
The PCT traces the west coast of the U.S. over almost 2,700 miles. Our expert trail columnist reveals everything you need to know about what to pack, eat, and read, plus where to sleep and how to have the most fun on this scenic long trail.
Stop relying on bulky socks to keep your feet warm when you hike
Our hiking columnist has spent more than a quarter of the past four years on trail. Every morning out there, without fail, he eats another perfect packet of Pop-Tarts.
The legislation prohibits visiting hikers from exploring the country’s trails by themselves
The bloodsuckers are waking up—and biting—earlier each year
Our national park system has 424 units, but visitors pack into only a few of those. You’ll find jaw-dropping scenery, awesome adventures, and way fewer crowds in these often overlooked parks. And yes, we picked our favorite one in every single state.
Havasu Falls is reopening to visitors after a three-year closure, with limited visits ahead of a full reopening next year. Now’s the time to be thinking about a permit, lodging, and getting in shape for the hike to this beautiful place on the Havasupai Reservation.
Starting and finishing in the storied alpine town of Chamonix, France, the TMB circles Mont Blanc. This hundred-mile trail is one of the world’s most stunning—and definitely one of its most entertaining.
We all know that leaving dog feces on the trail is bad form. One editor argues that leaving turd bags behind is worse.
Lake Elsinore has already closed access to one of the most popular areas for checking out the wildflowers
After having my butt saved numerous times by a trekking pole, I now make sure to always pack one in my backcountry kit
Officials issued tickets to ascend 3,284-foot Old Rag in 2022. The program was a success, so the park is continuing it in 2023.
Last January, Carl Stanfield set out to break the world record for the most miles ever hiked in a year. In failing, he found his temporary limit—and, he hopes, a renewed version of himself.
From powdered eggs to fresh apples to entire sausages, here’s the chow that keeps us going