The 7 Best Hikes Near Bend, Oregon
In the middle of beautiful Central Oregon sits the town of Bend, a community of 100,000 firmly rooted in the joys of outdoor recreation.
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Land of 10,000 Hikes: Top Trails to Check Out in Minnesota
Hiking Minnesota trails can lead you atop scenic bluffs, beside flowing streams, and through hardwood forests, treating you to a kaleidoscope of nature.
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Boots vs. Shoes: Hiking Debate Gets Answers
Footwear is personal. Really personal. And digging into the question of hiking boots versus shoes lays bare worthy answers on both sides of the argument.
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Hikers vs. Bikers: The Ongoing Trail Saga
Hikers, bikers, and horses, oh my! This entertaining video tackles the ongoing conflicts on multiuse trails with a lighthearted approach.
Pathloom App Targets ‘One-Stop Shop’ for All Outdoor Adventure Trip Planning
This comprehensive, all-in-one app could be just what our rapidly growing community of outdoor recreators needs.
Hike ‘Step by Step’ Through Summer With This Black Diamond Athlete
Follow in the footsteps of one outdoorsman as he makes big strides toward the world’s tallest summits.
Right of Way on Trail: It’s Horses, Then Hikers, Then Everyone Else
The slowest-going movers on trails maintain the right of way. Being kind, respectful, and generous will benefit every recreational user.
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The 5 Best Hikes in Pinnacles National Park
While the Pinnacles volcanic formations have been around for 23 million years, this national park wasn’t founded until 2013. Here’s what you’ll want to see.
‘Everything Day’: Two Men on Tandem Bike Tackle 24-Hour Adventure
Biking, paragliding, climbing, hiking — friends Robin and Erik are cramming it all into one epic day. Watch how they did in the ‘Everything Day’ film.
‘Who’s On Top?’: Queer Climbers Summit Mt. Hood
“Who’s On Top?” tells the story of four queer-identifying climbers and their personal and collective mission to summit Mt. Hood.
More Feet in Moab: Merrell Expands Iconic Shoes to Welcome New Hikers
Merrell builds out its Moab Collection with new Moab 2 hikers, the plush trail running Flight, and the athletic hiker Speed.
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onX Backcountry Donates All Net Proceeds to ‘Leave No Trace’ for June
OnX cuts the one-year membership rate for its Backcountry navigation app and pledges 100% of net proceeds to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
Hiking With Mirna: Get Joy, Laughs, and Pro Tips From ‘The Mirnavator’
Hydro Flask has employed Mirna ‘The Mirnavator’ Valerio for its latest “How We Go” film series episode.
Gregory Packs Partners With Unlikely Hikers, Builds ‘Plus-Size’ Packs
In partnership with Unlikely Hikers, Gregory has debuted a plus-size pack collection for 2021 — with a variety of sizes and pack styles for everyone.
Merrell Cuts Weight, Adds ‘Speed’ to Bestselling Moab Collection
The Moab Speed is a lightweight, hybrid shoe mixing sneaker-like comfort and looks with the durability and protection of a hiker.
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Adventure Without a Footprint: These CO Towns Offset Your Carbon Impact When You Visit
A new Gunnison Valley community challenge turns miles pedaled, run, walked, and meandered into carbon offsets.
Backpacking Alone Is for Everyone
It can feel overwhelming to backpack or hike alone. That’s a good thing. Learn why and where our editor chooses to backpack alone — and how you can too.
Thru-Hiking Through a Pandemic: 14 Days on the John Muir Trail
Thru-hiking any trail is already a big task. Add in the roadblocks of a pandemic, and it becomes an even bigger adventure.
Best Desert Hikes for Fall/Winter: 5 Must-See Trails in the American Southwest
There’s nothing quite like hiking in the desert in the fall and early winter. Daytime temps are pleasant, nights are crisp, and yellow leaves provide contrast to red rocks.
Bernhardt Announces 30 New National Recreation Trails in 25 States
The Trump Administration is adding new National Recreation Trails across the country. And 1,275 new trail miles are now open to the public.
The 10 Best Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Visit Yosemite National Park for outstanding hiking through alpine meadows, next to waterfalls, and up glacier-carved granite domes.
How to Enjoy a Bear Encounter
By taking the time to learn how to employ a variety of safety strategies around our ursine friends, you can safely enjoy a bear encounter. Promise.
How to Hike the CDT: Big Agnes Launches Experiential Trail Guide
Last summer, Big Agnes hiked Colorado’s arm of the Continental Divide Trail from New Mexico to Wyoming. That’s right, the entire company. And now the brand wants to help you do the same.
Watch Out for Bombs on Colorado Trails, DoT Warns
Unexploded avalanche ordnances may be dotting the Colorado landscape this spring.
5 Epic Treks From Backpacker’s ‘100 Best Hikes’
Get out on these five spectacular hikes from Backpacker’s Top 100.
10 Epic Long Distance Hikes Around The World
Want to hike a long, long ways? At more than 500 miles long each, these are the 10 best long distance hiking trails in the world.
Teaching Homeschool On The Appalachian Trail
A family of five will backpack for six months and teach their kids along the way. They will carry their own weight and trek with enough time to be homeschooled on the Appalachian trail.
