Beginner backpacking idea 3: Point Reyes National Seashore. Bothwell’s recommendation — and mine — is Point Reyes. Not only is this stunning stretch of coastline a Bay Area must-visit generally, its ...

A beginner’s guide to backpacking: 40 tips for packing, eating and enjoying life on the trail By Emily Pennington, CNN Underscored Updated 2:28 PM EDT, Mon May 13, 2024 Link Copied ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best ...

The nice thing is that backpackers tend to be some of the kindest, most generous people on earth. We are all just out here to help each other enjoy pretending we’re the only people out here. If you’re ...

This Backpacker-tested tent, sleeping bag, pad, and backpack is everything a new hiker needs to hit the trail—and right now ...

5 WA beginner backpacking trips for this summer . May 24, 2024 at 6:00 am Updated May 24, 2024 at 6:00 am . By . Christina Hickman. Special to The Seattle Times. Backpacking can be intimidating.

How We Chose the Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners. There are a ton of options for hiking footwear out there, but I looked at the top three most popular options: hiking boots, hiking shoes, and trail ...

We picked the best campsites for beginner, intermediate and advanced outdoors explorers. Get away from it all with a serene backpacking trip near L.A. - Los Angeles Times ...

Trail hiking can be daunting for first-timers. If you’d like to join in on the fun, read on to learn some of George’s best hiking tips for beginners, including how to stay safe, what supplies ...

Hiking for pleasure has only been a popular activity for the last three centuries, but in that time, we’ve learned a ton about how to make the most of your experience.

Juliana Marins, 26, died after falling into the crater of Mount Rinjani, in Lombok, Indonesia. In a text to her mum before ...