Hawaii stands as a beacon for adventurers and nature lovers, boasting pristine beaches, lush landscapes and a vibrant culture that captures the heart of anyone who visits. This archipelago, nestled in ...

Los Angeles is both the second largest city in America and very close to mountain ranges that offer quick backpacking escapes. In under an hour’s drive, you can be backpacking to your own sylvan ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...

There's a widespread myth about long hikes: that they're basically free. And it's easy to understand why people think this: Many trail systems, like the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, are ...

The most common reasons that a hiker needs to be rescued are preventable. Those reasons include dehydration, hypothermia, heat exhaustion and getting lost. Dr. Rob Scanlon, author of the newly ...

L.A.'s proximity to public lands offers the unique opportunity to slip away for a weekend backpacking trip with ease. In the same day, you could savor breakfast tacos in Grand Central Market and fall ...