As climate change leaves its imprint nationwide, the National Park Service has embraced a harsh truth: not every forest, animal, or wetland can be saved. Joshua trees could disappear from their namesake Joshua Tree National Park in California by the end of this century. Destructive wildfires in the West open Read more…
The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Loop is a 56-mile trail in southeast Washington best hiked over 4-5 days. It features wildflowers, forested canyons, ridge walks, and solitude. This loop is hikeable earlier in the season than much of Washington’s high country.
The Four Pass Loop is a difficult, 28-mile loop trail located in the Maroon Bells – Snowmass Wilderness area in Central Colorado. The trail traverses four mountain passes over 12,000 feet and can be hiked in 3-5 days.
More than a year after Covid-19 disrupted hiking along the Appalachian Trail, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy has determined that the conditions it laid out for safe thru-hiking have been met. As a result, the ATC said it would resume its 2,000-Miler program and that it would again distribute 2021 backpack Read more…
Boiled peanuts, BBQ, and blowdowns—this trail roundup highlights the best long-distance hiking trails the south has to offer.
The Biden-Harris administration this week laid out a 10-year effort to conserve 30% of public, private, and Tribal lands and waters by 2030, creating jobs, tackling climate change, and addressing inequitable access to the outdoors.
SamBob fleece started with a dream of making outdoor gear… four months in, he can’t keep up with the custom, colorful fleece pullovers orders
The High Sierra Trail is a 72-mile point-to-point backpacking route that traverses the Sierra Nevada west to east. There is over 15,000 feet of elevation gain and it can be hiked in 5-9 days.
How do I save money on backpacking gear without sacrificing quality? What’s the best sports bra for thru-hiking? What should I put in a DIY first-aid kit? Maggie answers reader-submitted gear questions here.
Overnight trips are one of the best ways to get into backpacking. Here’s the gear you should always have in your pack.