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Matthew Read, 19, spent two days stranded in the woods

Sure, pretty sunsets and endorphin-pumping summits do the trick. But we’ve also found plenty more surprising moments of wonder and delight.

No commands, rules, or directives here. Just a gentle nudge towards something truly lovely.

A pilgrim seeking peace and purpose on Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago finds much more

Why be stuck behind the masses at popular parks when you can wander some of the nation’s best with barely a soul in sight?

The wild world of fastest known times includes crazy ideas, stunning successes, disappointing failures—and so much in between

After the bestselling novelist’s marriage fell apart, she decided to take a long walk in the wild. It set her up for a life of adventure.

Phoenix recorded its earliest 100-degree day in 80 years

A tax-deductible donation of any size can have a huge impact on these nonprofits, all working to get everyone outside and protect our planet. Pick an org and donate today in just a few clicks.

When upgrading your kit becomes a way to ignore your problems

Americans live in one of the most individualistic nations on earth—and it can be one of the most isolating, too. Could hiking be a way for us to find our way back to community?

Faced with risk and loss in the mountains, our writer grapples with what it means to lead a life well-lived.

As a high-school student, she signed up for an ambitious adventure—and learned the hard way to be upfront about what doesn’t know

Our trails columnist has hiked thousands of miles. These are the routes at the top of his bucket list. Thrill yourself with a trip to an amazing trail this year.

Authorities in North Carolina say the duo were selling marijuana, mushrooms, and LSD to thru-hikers

According to our testers, two new GNSS units from Garmin make it an easy answer

A half-hour ramble to a local campsite may not be your idea of an epic backpacking adventure. But it might just give you a new perspective on what’s important in a hike.

This nonprofit turned 40,000 miles of unused travel infrastructure into a system of walking and biking paths—and wants you to use them

Lifesavers in Colorado recently rescued multiple hikers who had lost their footwear on the same slushy trail

Losing his lower legs to disease in childhood caused him to hide himself for decades. Then a long, hot hike across the Grand Canyon showed him a new way forward.

There are a number of benefits guides provide to hikers and backpackers of all experience levels.

When the thru-hiker’s dream trip was cut short, she learned that failure is just a chance to reset your goals to match your reality

Snowpack and trail damage on the North Rim prompted the Park Service to delay opening until June 2

After losing her father, she first turned to the outdoors for relief. Then she funneled her grief into creativity.

The outdoors are for everyone. Here’s our best advice on how and where to go camping, hiking, and backpacking if you’re just getting started.

Randy Udall was most at peace in the wilderness. After he died on a solo backpacking trip, his daughter took up his tradition of hiking to a secret place in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, where she was surprised by what she found.

Completing a winter journey on the Appalachian Trail convinced the fun-loving thru-hiker that he can accomplish whatever he dreams up

Like all intense hobbyists, hikers start Instagram pages just for their adventures. Why not integrate it into the rest of your life already?

Make great boots. Inspire people to use them. Here’s how.

The PCT traces the west coast of the U.S. over almost 2,700 miles. Our expert trail columnist reveals everything you need to know about what to pack, eat, and read, plus where to sleep and how to have the most fun on this scenic long trail.

Two hikers died and more than ten required rescue after heavy rains inundated Buckskin Gulch

We destroyed packs from three different price points to help you decide which one to buy

Stop relying on bulky socks to keep your feet warm when you hike

A proposed law would require hikers who ignored warning signs or walked on closed trails to reimburse the state for SAR

Our hiking columnist has spent more than a quarter of the past four years on trail. Every morning out there, without fail, he eats another perfect packet of Pop-Tarts.

He’s a big fan of survival shows, and I have a hunch he’s trying to recreate one on our trips

Rescue crews in SoCal are already warning hikers to skip the snowy San Jacinto Mountains

There's a lot of outdoor misinformation out there, and we're on a quest to quash it

The multidisciplinary artist was struggling with alcoholism when they joined a trail crew in the mountains on a whim. Out there, they found a new community—and reclaimed their life.

A slow walk through the woods has psychological and physiological benefits—and it could teach you a few things about hiking, too.

Starting and finishing in the storied alpine town of Chamonix, France, the TMB circles Mont Blanc. This hundred-mile trail is one of the world’s most stunning—and definitely one of its most entertaining.

Emily Pennington wanted to see it all. But life on the road was fiercer than she ever imagined.

Last January, Carl Stanfield set out to break the world record for the most miles ever hiked in a year. In failing, he found his temporary limit—and, he hopes, a renewed version of himself.

Nothing is better than landing in the perfect hut for a night or two to get away from it all. These beautiful cabins are available to book all year, and you only need a moderate fitness level to reach them. Bring your kids, bring your elders, and head out for awesome wilderness access and big scenic payoffs.

Securing a permit to hike in national parks or well-protected preserves can be difficult. But it’s not impossible. Here’s how to do it.

Why people keep running into trouble on the highest peak in Los Angeles County

While California’s storms were devastating in many parts of the state, they blew epic snow and adventure opportunities into the park. Waterfall viewings are off the charts, there are fewer crowds, and conditions are primo for backcountry exploring.

Some of our favorite gear is garbage. And that's why we love it so much

Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition.

Washing your face or bowl with Dr. Bronner’s? Sure. Using it to cure congestion? Maybe. Using it as toothpaste? Hmm.

Long-distance hikers love to reach towns and binge. I temporarily gave up the cycle, and maybe it changed my life.

Our Maui-based writer offers intel on how best to explore the popular park, famous for volcano and crater hikes, sunrise views, tough road rides to the central summit, and supreme stargazing

An experienced 59-year-old hiker died after falling from 2,865-foot Mount Willard

From tiny pocketknives to freeze-dried foods, these ultralight-friendly gifts are best presented in a sub-one-ounce merino sock

If you’re small-framed, you could be in for some serious savings

Escaping the craziness of the season to head into the wild can sound amazing—right up until that overnight snowstorm crushes your tent.

Led by one of the outdoors' biggest retailers, some manufacturers may soon ditch women's and men's sleeping bags for nonbinary ones made to fit a wide variety of bodies

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Perry’s time for a self-supported trek on the trail nearly broke the best mark for a supported effort

Injured in the SoCal backcountry, a man got a break when two campers heard him screaming for help

Burnout can affect participants of any sport—including hiking. Here’s how to identify, prevent, and cure it.

Park officials believe the 31-year-old succumbed to hypothermia

Our hiking columnist knows firsthand that buying gifts for the hiker in your life can induce anxiety. These affordable finds from independent companies can’t miss.

Hikers on the Appalachian Trail will see the permit price increase from $20 to $40 in 2023

From stunning alpine routes to the environments where high-altitude herbs thrive, tap into the healing power of nature in the mountains of Switzerland

Late fall turned out some inclement weather for our first-ever Gear Summit—but that just meant good conditions for testing products from 28 brands

Lightweight gear isn’t just for Triple Crowners

I thought I’d found my calling guiding clients in mountains around the world. I sought out the highs of an adventurous life, but I wasn’t at all prepared for the dark side.

In less than 800 miles, the Arizona Trail offers a steady string of stunning landscapes, uncanny animals, and changing circumstances. If your time is limited, it’s the national scenic trail to try.

When you gotta go, you gotta go. These make it easier no matter where you are.

Columnist Maggie Slepian explains why expertise in the outdoors does not make you immune from mistakes

Hikers had to pay to access 14,272-foot Quandary Peak outside Breckenridge in 2021 and 2022

A longtime resident of the Southwest shares her favorite ways to see this region’s geological wonders, surreal sunsets, and wide-open spaces

Sparkling alpine lakes, the highest point in the continental U.S., and 800-plus miles of breathtaking hiking trails: Sequoia and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada are far more than home to the biggest trees on the planet.

Swedish novelist John Ajvide Lindqvis created a scary audio story geo-locked within his country’s borders to lure visitors into its beautiful natural areas. For Halloween only, you can listen to it anywhere in the world.

Scary movies have a rich tradition of being set in creepy forests, caves, and swamps. We rounded up our favorites of the genre.

The latest story of a tourist behaving badly in a national park is a real head scratcher

Were these hikers more surprised by the fact our free beer was non-alcoholic, or that they loved it? You be the judge.

Hours of testing, tasting, and innovating goes into these freeze-dried pouches

Colorado has thin air and endless views. New England has roots, rocks, and tree-lined trails.