Hereâs everything I learned that you should know about backpacking, running, or hiking the Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop.
Read MoreHiking and backpacking guide to a ~400-mile thru-hike from border-to-border of Oregon. Walk sandy beaches, sea cliffs, and forested headlands with restaurant and inn-to-inn options
Read MoreCottonwood Lakes is a 23.3 mile loop surrounding High Sierra Landscapes. Hike by alpine lakes, vistas, wildflower-lined streams, and twisted ancient foxtail pine forest straight out of Ansel Adamsâ under the shadow of 14,000-foot tall Mt. Langley.
Read MoreThe Oceans to Lake Trail is a short, winter-friendly backpacking trip shared with the Florida Trail with beach, tropical plants, and more.
Read MoreA trip guide for the 160-mile loop along the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail with trailheads, gear list, resupply trail towns and suggested itinerary
Read MoreWant a beginner-friendly, flatwater river trip with great views? Visit Ruby Horsethief Canyon to experience 25-mile, year-round rafting down the Colorado River with red rock arches, sandy beaches, and side hikes from Colorado to Westwater, Utah.
Visit Voyageurs National Park, one of the least visited national parks, for a 3-day canoeing or kayaking trip on Kabetogama Lake during Spring, Summer, and Fall. You can see island campsites and Ellsworth Rock, garden, fish, star watch, and hike.
Read MoreThe reason they call the Salmon âThe River of No Returnâ? Youâll never wanna leave! This 4-6 day whitewater rafting trip down the Main Fork of the Salmon, over beautiful high volume class III-IV rapids and pool-drop water, is a dream come true!
Read MoreOregonâs Three Sisters Loop is a 50-mile, 3-6 day backpacking trip that circumnavigates three volcanoes! A highlight of the Oregon Cascades, it passes through a waterfall, wildflower meadows, wilderness, the remains of an old lava flow, and more!
Read MoreA seldom traveled alternative to the southern Appalachian Trail, the Benton MacKaye Trail offers a remote and rugged wilderness experience.
Read MoreThe Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) is an approximately 135-mile (218 km) route highlighting a less-traveled region of New Yorkâs Adirondack Park. This north-south footpath links rivers, valleys, and remote lakes through the valleys and high plateaus of the Adirondack Wilderness.
Read MoreWhether youâre an experienced or novice outdoor rock climber, Californiaâs Castle Rock State Park has something for you! Near the Bay Area, Castle Rock has a high density of famous boulder problems, as well as a respite from the nearby urban bustle.
Read MoreA guide to backpacking Hawaiâi in HaleakalÄ National Park in Maui, including itineraries for the best 3-day overnight hikes in HaleakalÄ crater and to the summit
Read MoreMount Rainierâs premier trail, the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, is a backpackerâs dream. On this 5- to 10-day backpacking trip, you will circumnavigate Washingtonâs Mt. Rainier, the most topographically prominent mountain in the lower 48.
Read MoreThe definitive guide from a 2-time thru-hiker to backpacking the High Sierra Trail. To call the HST an alternative to the John Muir Trail would be to minimize its standing as a world-class trail in its own right.
Read MoreFish scenic southern Colorado at one of the best fishing spots for wheelchair users. We cover rules/licenses, flies and gear, guided trips and disabled access
Read MoreWith a maximum elevation of 1,700â, the Chelan Lakeshore Trail is an excellent option for your first backpacking trip of the season.
Read MoreFor the past 400 days in quarantine, I have had the privilege of backpacking through a previously unexplored and uncharted territory called My Home. Hereâs my survival guide to this exclusive and wildlife-filled destination.
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