Have you ever considered hiking or backpacking as your next passion? Get advice from two experts with the essentials for exploring the outdoors. Have you ever considered hiking or backpacking as ...

Terms Related to Hiking and Backpacking SECTION HIKER : A section hiker completes a long-distance trail in sections over an extended period of time, rather than hiking it all at once.

Oregon is home to some of the best hiking trails in the country. From lush waterfall treks to magnificent coastal routes to ...

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I’ve been hiking and backpacking for decades, carrying everything from just a light coat and snacks to a full winer setup for me and my kid. I’ve gone on day hikes as short as one mile and as long as ...

Winter can be a good time to sit by the fire and read someone’s memories of a long ago trek through the Adirondacks. By chance I found a copy of “Friendly Adirondack Peaks,” by Robert Wickham, ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas man is channeling his grief and loss into an opportunity to aid others — one hike at a time. Everyone ...

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Discover the best backpacking trails in Iowa, from the rolling Loess Hills to the rugged Yellow River State Forest.

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For most AT thru-hikers, Katahdin is the finish line. For Will French, it was the halfway point on a 25-year, 4,320-mile journey along the prehistoric spine of the Appalachians. The Southern ...