This Trail Angel Couple Hosted 8,000 Hikers Over 17 Years. They’re Finally Retiring.
Barney "Scout" and Sandy "Frodo" Mann are veritable PCT legends. Now, they're passing the torch.
Barney "Scout" and Sandy "Frodo" Mann are veritable PCT legends. Now, they're passing the torch.
What's better than hiking? Hiking to BBQ. Celebrate summer with a hike-and-feast combo on one of these seven trails.
Colorado wildlife experts weigh in on whether it's safe to vape in the backcountry.
If that first hike of the season had your legs crying for mercy, give these workouts a go.
Outside columnist Wes Siler put four identical New York strips to the test, using different cooking methods to determine the perfect way to grill a steak
Call it the bugpocalypse: Between now and the end of June, two different broods of cicadas will appear in the midwest from the first time since 1803. Here's how hikers can get a front-row seat.
Touch the sky and test your mettle on these hair-raising hikes.
This odiferous allium pops up annually in Appalachia throughout April and May and its allure is as palpable as its taste is polarizing.
A great trail is eternal. See if you can pick out some of America’s best hikes in these photos from the National Park Service’s archives.
In pursuit of the Triple Crown, many hikers save this high route through the Rocky Mountains and New Mexico desert for last. It’s not so scary—as long as you’re prepared.
Authorities believe Lucas Macaj, 23, took a "significant fall."
Cocaine Bear's first trailer shows a bloodthirsty, intoxicated bruin rampaging through the forest. But how much of the based-on-a-true-story movie is real?
Reality check: Hitting the gym is the quickest way to hike farther, easier, faster, and pain-free. Get into a routine—or take yours to the next level—with these smart workouts for three different levels.
Full of rock scrambles, cactus clusters, and desert views for days, Joshua Tree National Park is the southwest at its finest.
Ending too many hikes with sore, wobbly legs? Trekking poles can help you make it that extra mile.
Which of these popular aprés accessories burns brighter?
The Narrows at Zion National Park offers an incredible adventure in America's most amazing slot canyons. Here's how to safely explore them.
Nature can be brutal. Learn how to to deal with wounds from all kinds of thorns, spines, splinters, shards, quills, needles, and anything else that might get under your skin when you’re on the trail.
Ready to hike to the highest point in Hawaii? Ascend Mauna Kea's volcanic slopes to a summit high above the clouds. This challenging day hike is among the most spectacular on the planet.
Get the most out of your backpacking equipment with this sage advice.
Benton MacKaye's original proposal for the Appalachian Trail came out 100 years ago. While the trail may have changed, the appeal hasn't.
This is the year to dream big. With the world's last destinations finally reopening to visitors, now's the time to plan a life-list hike that you'll never forget. Even better: Backpacker's done the work for you.