It isn’t often that America gets a new national park. Especially in recent years, as public lands have become a political football, it’s worth celebrating when they get greater protections. On October ...

The hiker was on the Bell Pass Trail, a roughly 6.6-mile out-and-back near Scottsdale, when a saguaro fell over in strong ...

Imagine spending weeks walking across remote mountain ranges, following ancient paths between villages, or trekking through wilderness so vast that you can go for days without seeing another hiker.

What to know: A search and rescue helicopter picked a 16-year-old hiker off of British Columbia’s Crown Mountain after the teenager became stuck on a cliffside. While initial comments from rescuers ...

What to know: Thirteen members of Congress are demanding that Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz explain his agency’s policies around participating in immigration enforcement after USFS rangers helped ...

Sleeping bags vary in terms of temperature rating, insulation type, weight and other features. Find the perfect bag for your backcountry camping needs with in-depth sleeping bag reviews from ...

Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day makes us chuckle. Not only is the sale ridiculously named, but despite thousands of discounts on everything from TVs to patio furniture, the pickings are slim for true ...

As technology evolves, search and rescue teams are embracing new tools that allow them to work more effectively. Teams like Summit County Rescue Group (SCRG) in Frisco, Colorado, are experimenting ...

What to know about this story: Deadly flash floods damaged trails and critical water infrastructure in the Grand Canyon. The park remains open, but hikers need to plan around major closures, limited ...