The Hiker Box
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Behind the Story: Hiking Through Our Geologic Past
“Geology’s greatest contribution may be philosophical rather than scientific: the concept of deep time,” wrote Taylor Roades in her Issue 13 featur...
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Could things be changing on Vermont’s Long Trail?
The Long Trail has resisted a National Scenic Trail designation. Could that be changing?
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"Nature noir" is having a moment. Here's why.
Most outdoor-centered stories lean into the idea that wilderness exists to shape us, give perspective, or offer a kind of spiritual reset. Nature n...
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The Virtue in “Danglers”
Several years ago, I sat on a ferry as it crossed the waters of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to South Manitou Island. As we all do, I...
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For Ultralighters, Cold-Soaking Isn't All Its Chocked Up To Be
For ultralight hikers, cold-soaking food is a good way to save weight and time. But there are a lot more reasons to carry a stove than sustenance.
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Hand Warmers Are a Backpack Essential
A pair of handwarmers costs around $2 and weighs under 2 ounces. Exposed to air, they warm up fast and radiate heat for hours.
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News: Grand Staircase-Escalante is Under Attack—Again
Late last month, Utah’s federal delegates (Senators Lee and Curtis, and Representatives Owens, Moore, Maloy, and Kennedy) announced their plan to i...
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Chattanooga Becomes Latest "National Park City"
In 2025, Chattanooga, Tennessee became the first US National Park City. Seven North American cities have expressed interest in pursuing the designa...
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In The Trenches: This Foot Injury is More Common than Backpackers Expect
Trench foot is more common on trail than most hikers would expect.
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The Public Lands Rule: What’s at stake for the places we recreate?
What is the Public Lands Rule and how could its recision impact your ability to recreate on public lands?
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Opinion: Volunteers can’t save the parks. But they need to try.
Park rangers say not to help clean up the parks during the government shutdown. They're wrong.
