hiking

Be a Backcountry Chef

By Rosie Spinks February 12, 2015

In this story: food and drink, hiking, climbing, buyers' guide, cooking

Serious hikers can burn through 4,500 calories a day on the trail. Move beyond granola, beef jerky, and flattened energy bars with this food-prep gear.

6 of America's Coolest Trees

These magnificent trees would leave even the Lorax speechless

By Allison Montroy August 7, 2012

In this story: forests, travel, adventure, hiking

9 Must-See West Coast Waterfalls

You can hike to them, dance underneath them, appreciate them from afar, and listen to them up close.

By Allison Montroy July 31, 2012

In this story: hiking, adventure, wilderness

Double-Duty Gear for the Trails and Downtown

Gear that works as well in town as it does on the trail

By Loren Mooney December 12, 2014

In this story: buyers' guide, hiking, lifestyle

Are you a semi-adventurer who's chagrined by the array of pristine boots, bags, and jackets amassed in your garage? Try these pieces of gear instead.

How to Strike A Pose To Save Your Life

Make yourself look big? Play dead? Run? We've got your wildlife defense poses covered.

Text and photographs by Madison Kotack November 25, 2014

In this story: grizzlies, animals, hiking, adventure

If you encounter a rampant moose, simply duck behind a tree or boulder

Written in Snow: Learning How to Track Wild Animals

Citizen scientists forgo the slopes to search for scat

By Molly Loomis October 7, 2014

In this story: wildlife, adventure, snow sports, wilderness, endangered species

Why You Need a "Braincation" and Where to Take One

From ranches to cabins to glamping -- we've got your next trip covered

By Madison Kotack October 17, 2014

In this story: travel, health, hiking, adventure

Moab Under Canvas, an ideal braincation spot for families.

Spelunkers Beware: These Are the 5 Spookiest Caves in America

By Bill Gaus October 13, 2014

In this story: hiking, travel, adventure

Boxwork formation in Wind Cave, SD courtesy of Wirepec

How to Win the 4 Most Competitive Park Lotteries in America

Are you feeling lucky?

By Madison Kotack October 22, 2014

In this story: travel, bucket list, hiking, adventure

How to win the 5 most competitive park permit lotteries in America

Guiding in Wyoming: Heading Home

What other job allows a college student to boss around lawyers twice her age?

By Caitlin Kauffman August 15, 2014

In this story: wilderness, kayaking, hiking, national parks, lifestyle

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