Making a go bag list? Here are our top picks for short-term survival scenarios based on extensive field tests.

You don’t have to hike 12 miles over a High Sierra mountain pass to be a trail angel — but we did, and it was magical.

What is trail magic? Trail magic ranges from a shared snack to a ride from a stranger, rooted in goodwill and the belief that ...

By spring 2026, hikers, bikers, and equestrians will be able to traverse the Lone Star State by trail to experience its ...

The most popular U.S. National Parks are packed with people. To avoid crowds, consider visiting one of these 10 less crowded, alternative national parks.

CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet ...

Federal cuts and climate impacts are straining both the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails, leading to rougher terrain, delayed repairs and safety concerns for hikers across the West and East ...

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through three western states is already challenging. Now the grueling journey may become even tougher this year due to federal cuts.

One of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It stretches 2,650 miles from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian ...

The 2024 Pacific Crest Trail hiker survey is out, and its data will interest long-distance backpackers. Halfway Anywhere, a blog run by long-distance athlete Tyler Fox, compiles the annual survey ...