How the Connecticut-to-Canada Hiking Route Came Together
A network of connecting trails creates a 500-mile route from the Connecticut shore to the New Hampshire-Canada border
Tuolumne Meadows Campground in Yosemite Closed Until at Least 2024 for Major Rehab
Tuolumne Meadows Campground, gateway to backpacking trips into Yosemite’s backcountry, will be closed for extensive rehabilitation through at least 2024, and possibly into 2025. The National Park Service said here that no camping will be allowed at Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park in California during the work. Construction could Read more…
The Joys of Shoulder-Season Backpacking (and the Gear to Make it Work)
Shoulder season can be the best time for backpacking as summer crowds disperse, but the weather is still moderate.
Despite the Abundance of Trail Apps, Guidebooks are Holding Their Own
Smartphone trail apps have become ubiquitous on hiking trails, but guidebooks still hold a strong corner of the market
New Montana Trail Connects 1,500 Miles of Existing Routes
The new Montana Trail connects 1,500 miles of existing Montana routes from the Continental Divide to the prairie.
Three Lightweight Trail Shoes, and Which Might Be Best for You
Hikers shopping for new trail shoes face a bewildering array of choices. We compare three new models to help narrow down the choices
Biden Expands Bears Ears, Restores Grand Staircase to Full Size
Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah, two vast swaths of red rock canyons at the heart of land protection in the West, were restored to full size by President Joe Biden on Friday. Biden also used his executive authority to restore environmental protections covering the Northeast Read more…
Thru-Hiking the Long Trail Over a Decade
Our editor has completed the Long Trail, a thru-hike 10 years in the making. Here are his reflections
Northern California National Forests Reopen After Fire Closures
All national forests in California have been closed to public use as wildfires rage across the state.
Review: Vasque Breeze LT NTX Low Shoe
The Vasque Breeze LT NTX Low provides the stiff, solid cushioning underfoot of a trail boot but with a low cut. So if you’re looking for something lighter than a boot but sturdier than a trail runner, these could be the shoes for you.