There's a lot to think about before venturing out into the mountains for a camping adventure, but these five tips will ensure ...

Learn the top 5 essential camping knots every hiker, backpacker, and survival enthusiast should know. These practical knots are perfect for setting up tents and tarps, securing gear, hanging food, ...

Forget about the weather as the make-or-break factor in your camping trip: it's really all about your eating enjoyment, and ...

If your New Year’s resolution involves getting outside more, now is the perfect time to start thinking about gear. On a ...

Camping isn’t for everyone. Some people love the idea of being out in nature but would rather not wake up with a stiff back ...

Camping feels incredibly freeing. You hike all day. Sit by the fire at night. Exchange stories with friends. Cooking complicated meals in the woods takes the whimsy out of it. But you still need food ...

Ring in the new year with a site-wide REI sale on camping essentials. Save up to 50% on sleeping pads, folding chairs, ...

With backcountry camping, river swims and endless solitude, the multi-day Escalante hiking route offers deep insight into the ...

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

From lodge dining to hidden park bistros, discover Illinois state park restaurants that turn every hike into a delicious ...

By all means, hike with friends as a way of spending time with them. I do. But hike alone to spend time with yourself and the forest, to enjoy a thought uninterrupted by email, social media or a ...