Get those backpacks packed and get ready to hit these epic long distance trails in Europe.
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Pro Tips on Building the Perfect Campfire
A fire that supplies warmth, cheery light, and inspiration for war stories, ghost stories, and crappy jokes is already a plenty useful one. A fire that cooks your dinner, too? Heck yeah!
10 of the Best Swimming Holes in the United States
Swimming Holes are a beloved summertime ritual that’s equally sweet in its simplicity—all you really need is a swimsuit and a bit of insider savvy to find the best spots
How to Go Beach Backpacking
Ditch the beach crowds for your own private wilderness, and forget the ritzy resort hotel with its fuzzy bathrobes and redundant oceanside pools for a tent and a bed on the world’s best natural mattress—the sand.
4 Southern California Hot Springs for Backpackers Only
For a resplendent escape from the sprawl and bustle of the Los Angeles area, grab your backpack and bathing suit and hit the trail to explore these four incredible hot springs in Southern California—Mother Nature’s best day spas.
6 Best 3-Day Backpacking Trips Around the World
Dreaming of trekking along mountaintops, summiting peaks, and meandering around rivers? Yeah, us too.
5 Reasons to Try Solo Adventuring and How to Make it Happen
Car camping, backpacking, or hiking by yourself can be intimidating. But we’ll let you in on a little secret—it can also be freeing and empowering.
The 8 Best Day Hikes in National Parks
National parks really are America’s Best Idea, and the best way to see them is to get off the road and carry your pack to an unforgettable destination.
7 Breathtaking Hikes in Utah that Aren’t in National Parks
Whether you love trekking through the desert or summiting peaks, we have a hike you’ll love at one of these beautiful alternatives to the national parks.
9 of the Best 3-Day, 5-Day, and Weeklong Backpacking Trips in the US
Here are a few of our top picks for the best trails to explore, whether you have three days, five days, or a full week