Looking for an adventure? There’s still time this summer to try something new outdoors, and if you’re a fan of hiking and car camping, backpacking could be a logical next step. It’s a bit of a change ...

I wanted to do at least three good backpacking trips this summer. Things started off great, and then Katy broke her ankle in three places. Twelve screws and a few plates later, and they said to give ...

Fishing alpine lakes is a great reason to strap on a backpack and hit the trail. There’s nothing quite like the experience of catching a trout in Idaho’s backcountry, but with more than 1,000 high ...

When travelers dream of alpine adventures, their minds typically wander to Europe's legendary mountain ranges. Yet tucked ...

I wanted to do at least three good backpacking trips this summer. Things started off great and then Katy broke her ankle in three places. Twelve screws and a few plates later and they said to give her ...

Away in the mountains of central Idaho lies a charming lakeside town that feels like something straight out of a storybook. McCall combines stunning natural beauty with small-town warmth, making it a ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Considering your first thru-hike? Here’s your guide to the basics of preparing for your trip, from picking a route to making a training plan. Backpacking is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle ...

Looking for an adventure? If you’re a fan of hiking and car camping, backpacking could be a logical next step. It’s a bit of a change from driving into a campsite — for starters, you’ll have to be ...