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Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT)

Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT)

Passing through three national parks and seven national forests, the Pacific Northwest Trail spans 1,200 miles. Designated by Congress in 2009, it’s one of the ...
Continental Divide Trail (CDT)

Continental Divide Trail (CDT)

Travel 3,100 miles along the Continental Divide all the way from the Mexico–New Mexico border to Glacier National Park at the Canadian border. Every year severa...
Volunteer Working on a trail

Rebuilding America’s Trails

On a secluded trail in the Gila National Forest, I could see 10,895-foot Whitewater Baldy shimmer in the distance. The highest peak in southwest New Mexico’s Mo...
machu picchu from machu picchu mountain

How to Travel to Machu Picchu

The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is perhaps one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. While those who crave more undiscovered gems may b...
Meet 8 Southbound PCT Thru-Hikers

Meet 8 Southbound PCT Thru-Hikers

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a huge endeavor. It’s a physical feat, a wilderness challenge and an unparalleled life experience. Most people, to the t...
Different submissions for the Force of Nature zine.

Make Your Mark

The next chapter of Force of Nature is here, in the form of a 47-page collection of art & stories celebrating fearless women—which you can read here. In its...