Facts are facts: Fresh water doesn't care where you want to go hiking. The trail doesn't necessarily end up at a potable pond or lake. The river that flows through a national park may not be drinkable ...

Buying gifts for hikers can be tricky. You want to buy them something they’ll use and enjoy while on the trail. The best place to start is by simply asking them if they need any gear or want anything ...

Remote and far less traveled than national parks of similar beauty, the Trinity Alps Wilderness in Northern California is the adventure that’s been calling to your wild heart. But you’ve likely never ...

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