Meet Stevie, a blind cat who recently hiked through Ireland’s Comeragh Mountains, proving that her disability doesn’t slow her down.

I don’t always take a compass. Sometimes I don’t take a map. But I always take a BIC.

A seasoned hiker take the Merrell Moab Mid Waterproof hiking boots on an adventurous trip to Idaho. See how the boot performed during long hikes in Idaho.

Today we’re fortunate to have excellent online mapping platforms like CalTopo, Hillmap, GaiaGPS, and AllTrails. But until these platforms are available deep in the backcountry on devices that don’t break or need recharging, as part of my trip planning routine I export and then print my digital maps into a field-friendly paper set.

Just wanted to share the shot I quickly took of this vibrant baneberry plant while stomping around Oregon's Coast Range. It's a common berry, but as its name implies, it is hiding sinister toxicity underneath.

The simple romanticism of hitting the road with nothing more than a pack and your thumb is a feeling of ecstasy that borders on religion.

It only takes a few easy steps to mosquito-proof your clothing for camping and hiking in buggy conditions. The short process only requires about 10 minutes of actual effort, a few hours of drying time, and $15 dollars.

This video shows the entirety of a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike from the US/Mexico border to the US/Canada border across 2,660 mi / 4,200 km through California, Oregon, and Washington.

What's the best backpacking tent? In a multi-year backpacking bonanza, we tested over 23 of the best two-person tents on the market.

In September 2014, Kristen spent 22 days thru-hiking 220 miles on the John Muir Trail from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. This 4 minute video contains clips of some her favorite campsites and moments from her epic backpacking trip.

After just 46 days on the trail, legendary ultra marathoner Scott Jurek has reached a milestone in an already illustrious running career.

A little after 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, ultramarathoner Scott Jurek crested the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine, becoming the fastest person to finish a supported thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. He completed the 2,189-mile journey in 46 days, 8-plus hours, breaking the previous record by just more than three hours.

As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs.

What to look for to find the best backpacking sleeping bag to meet your needs and interests? Learn lessons from our review of backpacking sleeping bags such as: which features really matter, and will spending more give you any practical benefit.

Took my kids on a really pleasant 3-mile hike on the south side of Mount St Helens and just wanted to share this picture of the waterfall that pours into June Lake. It's amazing seeing the lushness of this area, especially considering the barren lava fields just a few hundred yards away.

A great resource for new and experienced hikers. Lists of gear, skills, first aid, and what to take.

We found the 15 best day hikes near major cities in the Midwest.

Searchers on Thursday found three Midwestern sisters who were missing for days in a northwest Wyoming wilderness area.