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California Fall Foliage

Fall Color in California

Casey Schreiner

Fall foliage can be found outside of the Eastern states. Casey Schreiner captures the beauty of California's fall season.

MSR Wind Boiler

Why Your Backcountry Stove Should Be A Stove System

Stove systems are preferred over open-flame cooking in the wilderness, and for good reason.

Enchantment Lakes Traverse

A Brief Guide to The Enchantments in the North Cascades

Jason Hummel provides information on getting into Washington's popular Enchantments alpine wilderness.

Wild in the Wrangells

Trekking in Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve

Matt & Agnes Hage

The Kotsina River crossing crux didn't stop Matt and Agnes Hage from exploring Alaska's Wrangell–St. Elias National Park & Preserve.

grand canyon

A Close Wildlife Encounter in the Grand Canyon

Matt & Agnes Hage

Matt and Agnes Hage recount their encounter with a mountain lion in the Grand Canyon.

Car Camping to Backpacking

From Car Camping to Backpacking: Your First Overnight in the Backcountry

Jennifer Davis-Flynn

Some helpful tips to use when taking your camping trip to the next level.

grand canyon

Hiking the Grand Canyon’s Deer Creek—Thunder River Loop

Matt & Agnes Hage

The Thunder River Loop trail in the Grand Canyon gets you off the beaten path. Matt and Agnes Hage explain their trip highlights in the big ditch.

Four Epic Trails in Utah’s National Parks

Four Epic Trails in Utah’s National Parks

Casey Schreiner

Planning a trip or heading to Utah soon? Put these four trails in Utah's national parks on your itinerary.

Wind River Range

Backpacking in the Wind River Range

Grant Gunderson

The Wind River Range in Wyoming is one of the most scenic and rewarding backpack trips in the lower 48. Read and see why in this story by Grant Gunderson.

joys of minimalism

The Joys of Minimalism

How minimalist backpacking makes for happy hikers.

Best Desert Hikes in Southern California

Best Desert Hikes in Southern California

Casey Schreiner

Whether you're traveling to Southern California and have adventure on the itinerary or are a local with a hiking scratch to itch, these are a few must-see

Three Classic Zion Hikes

Three Classic Zion Hikes

Scott Rinckenberger

Consider these classic hikes on your next trip to Arizona's Zion National Park.

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