Itching to get out onto the trails? Check out our list of hiking essentials, designed to keep you safe and maximize comfort as you plod through the wilderness. It's always important to have the right ...

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 ...

The United States has no shortage of iconic hiking trails. The two that spring to mind immediately are the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails, each of which traverses the length of the East and West ...

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, ...

Do you think Cooper can hike 16 miles?” I asked my wife Gillian. “I don’t know,” she said, looking at our 2-year-old dog laying on the kitchen floor. “He’s kind of a baby.” Advertisement Article ...

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 ...

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 ...