We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something irresistible about the promise of backpacking — the idea that you can sling a pack over your shoulders and step into a world ...

There are many reasons why backpacking across Asia is a fantastic option. This enormous, diverse continent provides a unique, inexpensive, and enlightening journey. If you’re a newbie to the ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

Backcountry campsites are kept more natural and only have room for a very small number of campers. They lack public facilities like restrooms and showers, but those willing to do the work to reach ...

In a recent podcast interview, I was asked, “What advice or tips do you have for beginner backpackers?” You can imagine the difficulty of encapsulating nearly 20 years of experience into a sound bite, ...

Essential tips every beginner needs for their first backpacking trip, covering packing smart, staying safe, managing weight, ...

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- The Cleveland Metroparks’ Brecksville Reservation features a pair of upcoming programs designed to improve backpacking knowledge. The Gourmet Backcountry Cooking program takes ...

The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

Backpacking can be intimidating. You have to haul all your food, water and shelter into the backcountry and sleep there — but you are self-sufficient! You are carrying everything you need on your back ...

The Inter-Mountain Alpine School plans its annual backpacking school designed to teach you what you need to know to get started backpacking on your own. Courtesy Paul Krupin The Inter-Mountain Alpine ...

Every afternoon near the start of my first thru-hike, I knew just where I’d find the hiker named Poncho—and that he’d greet me with advice that would help me finish the Appalachian Trail. A few years ...

As the snow melts and summer wildflowers bloom, Colorado hikers are ready for this season’s outdoor adventures. While the options range from easy to moderate to hard, the scenery alone provides ...