The prettiest places in the U.S. that you’ll need a lottery permit to visit
The Wave may be one of the oldest and most familiar examples of land managers instituting a system to protect special places ...
These hiking pants unzip all the way up the back, so wilderness women can pee outside freely
Luckily, one Colorado company has set out to solve this conundrum with innovative pants – and more recently snow gear – that ...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in the Wilderness
There are a few different flavors of wilderness camping. Most often, the term refers to simply camping in the backcountry. That means camping in a place that you have to hike at least a mile or more ...
Permits are back for popular central Oregon wilderness, despite federal cuts
Hikers and backpackers will once again need to secure permits to explore some of Oregon’s most popular wilderness areas, ...
How a phone can be a lifeline in the wilderness, plus other advice from search and rescue volunteers
Lee Kolosna says some old-school hikers might find this piece of advice heretical, but the number one item he recommends people bring on a hike is a smartphone with a portable phone charger. A veteran ...
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This is Idaho’s Largest Wilderness Area and It Encompasses Millions of Acres
Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is Idaho's largest wilderness area. It's one destination full of breathtaking ...