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The 20 Best National-Park Lodges in the U.S.
Get a front-row seat to epic views and adventure by staying at a national-park lodge. From Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel to Shenandoah’s Big Meadows Lodge, these are our favorites.
Try Night Hiking Once and You’ll Fall in Love With it Forever
Shorter days are no problem with these night hiking tips.
7 Incredible Trips to Gift the Hiker on Your Holiday List This Year
Forget a new tent: Backpacker's editors sound off on the trips they'd like someone to buy them in 2023.
L.A.’s ‘rainy season’ can be the most beautiful time to hike. But read these tips first
The air is cleaner, crisper and cooler. It's time to hit the trails.
Here's Why Alaska Is The Best State For Backpacking
Backpacking is among the top ways to see Alaska. Let's look at the information you need to consider before scheduling a backpacking trip to the region
Top 10 Trip Reports - October 2022
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports. Then, we pick our favorites and celebrate them here! Read on for our favorites from October 2022.
Best Historic Los Angeles Hikes
Looking for a historic hike in Los Angeles? Here are a few of our all-time favorites -- some with museums nearby, too!
Canyon Trail Regularly Used as Trade Highway
Day hikers can head through a rare, lush spot in a canyon bridging the Mojave and Colorado deserts near Desert Hot Springs.