I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

Join me on an exciting adventure as we explore the solo backpacking essentials for an unforgettable trip to Yosemite National Park! In this gear guide, I’ll share my top packing tips to ensure you ...

When traveling with children, packing smart is just as important as choosing the right destination. Anyone who has explored a new city, hiked a mountain trail, or camped under the stars with a child ...

While America’s long-distance treks top adventure bucket lists, months-long stints on the Appalachian, Continental Divide, or Pacific Crest trails may not go over well with your day job. That’s where ...

Silence. Breathtaking beauty. Solitude, peace and serenity. These sensations and feelings are all the result of choosing a trail, packing your gear and heading out on a backpacking adventure, where ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer Travel Week, a weeklong focus on how to travel smarter and save money during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Luckily, many airlines ...

Like each member of my five-person family, I bring just one backpack on our week-long trips. We research the destination's weather and choose versatile clothes before putting our bags together.

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