Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONT. — I’ve traipsed around my neighborhood wearing a backpack weighted with books. I’ve tested socks, trying to find a pair that’ll ...

Get off the grid and into the wild on an overnight backpacking trip. Backpackers are likely to experience the wilderness much more intimately than other types of travelers – and reap the benefits of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Backcountry permits for overnight camping in wilderness areas of Rocky Mountain National Park during peak season go on sale this Saturday at 8 a.m. That ...

Sleeping at the historic Granite Park Chalet means you still have to hike in—but you don't have to pack a tent. For a moment, this Montana adventure sure feels like backpacking. First, there’s the ...

Camping is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Whether you prefer car camping or backpacking, both offer unique experiences that can be tailored to fit your needs. Car camping involves ...

It was about 7 p.m. and the light was dimming as the sun dropped below the tops of the trees. My friend Bob Dohr and I were in Pattison State Park in northwest Wisconsin, and we had hiked between a ...

Sleeping at the historic Granite Park Chalet means you still have to hike in—but you don't have to pack a tent. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in our June 2017 issue. This version was ...

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Mont. - I've traipsed around my neighborhood wearing a backpack weighted with books. I've tested socks, trying to find a pair that'll stop blisters from forming on long hikes. I ...