Backpacking can seem intimidating to newcomers, but it doesn’t need to be: Here are the best backpacking trails across the country to get started on. For some, it’s hard to imagine an easy intro to ...

Most every trail in America has its own unique set of natural beauty and spectacular vistas. But some are much more special than others, especially those tracing the footsteps of the country's ...

Everyone is on the famous trail. The better trail is empty and right beside it. The outdoor recreation boom has concentrated ...

For Rosie and Ben Platt of Portland, Ore., the keys to a successful backpacking trip with kids are “trail treats” and short distances. For Michael Lanza and Penny Beach of Boise, Idaho, plenty of ...