Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. If trails or ...

Most beginners underestimate hydration, not because they're careless, but because thirst isn't a reliable gauge once you're hiking. By the time you feel thirsty, your body's already playing catch-up.

Hiking with kids doesn't have to be chaos! Discover essential tips on safety, what to wear, timing, pacing, and fun games to ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It’s an activity so popular that Dora the Explorer even had a song dedicated to it. Backpacking offers an opportunity to experience Missouri’s most secluded and untamed landscapes.