If you find yourself taking a little longer to recover after your favorite outdoor activity, maybe it’s time to seek birding out.

Heading out into the wilderness, you’re bound to get some bruises and scrapes along the way. Here’s some improvised wilderness medicine.

The John Muir Trail (JMT) might be the best reasonably-sized thru-hike that the USA has to offer. Most people hike the JMT southbound, starting in Yosemite and walking south through Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, finishing with a summit of Mount Whitney. You read that right—the JMT begins in Yosemite and ends on top [...]

This is how to mentally prepare for an extreme adventure. These can be emotionally and physically grueling but very rewarding.

If you’ve been looking to get into thru-hiking but aren’t sure how to pack, remember the big four. Here’s how to pack like a thru-hiker.

Did you know that humans have the most efficient stride in the animal kingdom? If we humans are tailor-made to do anything, it’s running in the great outdoors. Maybe that’s the thing about trail running that feels so inherently right. Your body will thank you for the fresh air and the exercise, and you may [...]

Camping can be divisive — you either love it or you hate it. Some people go once and they never go again while others go every chance they get. When I hear stories about bad camping experiences, the root cause is almost always a lousy campsite. Personally, I love a few things more than a [...]

New York’s most impressive peak is not the easiest to bag, but that’s why it’s so enticing. Read our Mount Marcy hiking guide.

Take this challenging but accessible 40-mile backpacking trip along the Teton Crest Trail to soak in some natural grandeur.

Nestled in the Olympic Peninsula, High Steel Bridge is a remnant of historical logging railroads and a testament to human capability.