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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Like a lot of people, I switched from backpacking to thru-hiking on a long trail: the Pacific Crest Trail, class of 2014. I then thru-hiked various other trails, including the Wonderland Trail (2015), ...