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The man who went on a hike – and never stopped walking
MJ Eberhart – AKA Nimblewill Nomad – has become a legendary figure among fellow hikers, even having his toenails surgically removed to prevent infection
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‘It came up from behind them and attacked’: Biologists ‘courageous’ in battle against bear
Erin Johnson, 27, of Anchorage, was killed Monday by a black bear while she was doing contract work for Pogo Mine in Interior Alaska.This was the second fatal bear attack in a two day span.
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Big Wild Adventures: Guided Wildnerness Trekking Since 1978
Hiking Tours in Yellowstone, Montana, Wyoming and more. Big Wild Adventures has offered Yellowstone guided hiking and backpacking trips in Yellowstone National Park, Montana, Wyoming and the West.
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Hiker rescued after 47 days in Nepal survived on salt, water
After spending 47 days stranded on a mountain in Nepal, surviving on salt and water, a Taiwanese man was rescued Wednesday but his girlfriend had died three days earlier.
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Going It Alone
What happens when an African American woman decides to solo-hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine during a summer of bitter political upheaval? Everything you can imagine, from scary moments of racism to new friendships to soaring epiphanies about the timeless value of America’s most storied trekking route. By Rahawa Haile.
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Look into a Boiling Lava Lake with Google Street View
Google's Street View added one of the world's largest boiling lava lakes in the Marum crater, an active volcano on the Vanuatuan island of Ambrym.
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This Is What Happens to Your Body on a Thru-Hike
A technical breakdown of how my body changed over the course of a monthlong hike on the Colorado Trail. The secret to ultimate fitness isn't all that complicated—just spend a month outside, hiking eight hours per day. Kyle Boelte breaks down how his body evolved into an efficient, fat-burning, testosterone-fueled machine over 29 days on the Colorado Trail.
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The most breathtaking natural wonder in every state
From sea to shining sea, here are America's most beautiful natural wonders.
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On The Appalachian Trail, Combat Veterans Learn To Let Things Go
The first American ever to walk the Appalachian Trail in one season was a World War II vet, who said he wanted to walk off the war. Now, a nonprofit sponsors combat veterans to do the same thing.
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Los Angeles hikers warned about tarantulas around trails
Tarantulas are out looking for love, and hikers in Southern California's Santa Monica Mountains are warned to watch out for the hairy spiders. Tarantula mating season has begun, and it will last through the end of October, the National Park Service said Thursday. That means the giant arachnids will spend the next two months weaving webs just above ground, outside the female's burrow, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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The world's most surprising hiking destination? Hong Kong - but not as you know it
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Celebrate 100 years of National Parks by exploring them with these apps and gear
It’s been 100 years since the founding of the National Park Service, and we’ve round up the gear to bring along for discovering the beautiful landscapes and to safely get out of them.
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What’s the Best Mosquito Repellent?
Because getting bit bites.
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Drunk guide bails on 60 hikers on Austrian mountain
A group of 60 tourists were forced to call emergency services after they were abandoned on the side of an Austrian mountain by their drunken guide.
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A glimpse of Iceland.
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How to Hike Active Volcanoes Without Dying
Volcanoes are awesome, but risking your life to get close to one is just plain stupid.
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Backpacking 101 (infographic)
First time backpacking? Learn how to pick a backpack then pack it properly for your next adventure with tips from Cheapflights.
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Live Vicariously Through Campers' Tent Doors
After a long, arduous day of physical activity, there's nothing like kicking back in your tent and breathing in the nature around you.
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A Night in the Desert with a Stranger I met on Couchsurfing
Deep in the wilds of Jordan’s desert, the generosity of a stranger offered a curious group of backpackers the adventure of a lifetime.
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Lost Coast Trail and the King Range Wilderness
These are the personal thoughts of the King Range Wilderness Ranger. The purpose of this site is to get information to you, the potential visitor, so you can better plan your trip.
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