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 ...

Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...

You don't need much to go for a hike. You can enjoy nature whether you're at a national park or on a neighborhood stroll. But before you head out, you'll want to consider your route, a couple of ...

Each year about 4,000 backpackers attempt thru-hikes on the nation’s big three footpaths: the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. Each is a massive commitment, with gear bills ...

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Contact this contributing writer at djuniewicz@gmail.com. Give backpacking a try MetroParks Intro to Backpacking, Aug. 26, 6-8:30 p.m., Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark: Learn about gear, food, trip ...

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, ...

Learn what to pack for car camping, backpacking and even glamping, plus shop tested and top-rated essentials like tents, ...

I like to go backpacking. Backpacking is when you hike and carry a backpack with all your supplies. Everything you carry in, you have to carry out. Preparing to go backpacking requires work. You have ...