Imagine this: you're hiking through the San Juan Mountains in the Rockies, and you see an empty cabin as the sun starts to set. Night is going to fall soon, and the cabin is empty, well-equipped, and ...

What makes a great backpacking story? In our opinion, there’s no single right answer. It can be vivid descriptions of the wilderness that make you feel as if you’re treading the trail right alongside ...

After Kevin Silvernale finished thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2016, he was hooked and started devising his own long-distance trail. The 34-year-old Colorado local went on to hike the ...

The Mount Jefferson Wilderness is full of famous lakes — Marion, Pamelia, Duffy, Russell and Carl, to name just a few. But there’s another lake, home to gigantic brook trout, clear blue water, ...

While slogging through a Florida swamp in shin-deep water might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, that was precisely how I chose to spend a long November weekend on a bucket-list backpacking trip ...

There are many ways to experience and enjoy Lake Tahoe in the summer, from sunbathing on the beaches to splashing in the lake’s crystal clear waters. For those looking to hike, bike or take their ...