Just four rangers bear the responsibility of patrolling 850 miles of hiking trails and monitoring more than 100 backcountry ...

By Eloise Hale Since moving from North Carolina to Maine, I’ve learned — sometimes the hard way — that things just happen ...

These five bucket-list-level views in North Carolina are perfect for anyone looking for an outdoor adventure without an ...

At dusk one evening prior to Halloween, nearly two dozen people gathered on a windswept hilltop with views of San Francisco ...

By  MEAD GRUVERGetting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one ...

A seasoned camper and travel writer shares the best gifts for camping lovers, hikers, backpackers, and other outdoor ...

SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Updated: Parker's On Fall will continue to donate to various organizations in Seneca County after successfully donating to the Seneca Falls Backpack program on Thursday, November ...

PopSci editors are big fans of Osprey outdoor packs and backpacks. Almost all of them are on sale for Prime Day. By Stan Horaczek Published Oct 8, 2025 2:18 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

Bears are more active in the fall, so campers should take precautions with food storage and campsite cleanliness. Layering clothing is essential for adapting to changing weather conditions. Campers ...

Tonight, the jury reached a verdict in the trial of the St. Clare’s pensioners versus the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. The jury ruled that the Diocese were not responsible, but all defendants, ...

As the temperatures fluctuate between brutally high 90s and much more moderate 70s, fall is quickly approaching. Before we know it, the leaves will be shaking themselves fully from the trees, deer ...