Figuring out what to eat on a camping or backpacking trip can become its own adventure, especially in the backcountry, when ...

In 2024, over 4.9 million visitors traveled to Grand Canyon National Park, making it one of the most visited national parks in the U.S. But here’s the catch: only about one percent of those visitors ...

To most people, planning a hike can be tedious, but for me, packing my bag gets me even more excited for the adventure ahead. One of the most important aspects of preparing for my hike is determining ...

Participation in almost all forms of outdoor recreation and physical activities increased dramatically during the pandemic, but in some sports those gains have lasted, and one of the most profound ...

The most common reasons that a hiker needs to be rescued are preventable. Those reasons include dehydration, hypothermia, heat exhaustion and getting lost. Dr. Rob Scanlon, author of the newly ...

Hiking is a great way to get outside. Whether you’re hiking the rim of the Grand Canyon, opting for a dog-friendly outing in your area or just looking for any excuse to get outside (in some cases, ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

If you're like me, you've been tying your shoes for years and probably feel pretty good at it by now. Yet for active pursuits—specifically while out on the trails—it's good to be familiar with more ...

Los Angeles is both the second largest city in America and very close to mountain ranges that offer quick backpacking escapes. In under an hour’s drive, you can be backpacking to your own sylvan ...

Create custom walking paths ahead of your next outdoor excursion. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can get rich topographical hiking maps of local trails and U.S. national parks on your iPhone, ...

As hiking packs get larger they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking backpacks do incorporate more features than your small daypack, the principle remains ...

With iOS 18, iPhone users can download hikes or create their own in Apple's mapping app. Here's how to find your next route, and stay on track even when there's no cell signal. I've written for ...