Browsing: Hiking & Backpacking

Saguaro National Park surrounds Tucson, Arizona, with two separate districts: the Tucson Mountain District (west) and the Rincon Mountain District…

The best day hiking backpack is not simply the smallest pack you can get away with carrying. It needs enough…

What you wear hiking in Arizona should match the trail, elevation, season, and forecast—not just the fact that you are…

Hiking boots and jeans can work very well together when the fit and proportions are right. Straight, slim, tapered, and…

Hitchhiking can reduce transportation costs and create unusual travel experiences, but it also means accepting a ride from someone you…

Hiking boots should give your toes room to move without letting the rest of your foot slide around. That does…

Vermont is one of New England’s best places to combine a hiking trip with a comfortable mountain stay, but the…

Madeira is an outstanding hiking destination, but the best place to stay depends on the trails you plan to walk…

Sore muscles after hiking are common, especially after a longer, steeper, or more technical hike than your body is used…

Hiking sticks, usually called trekking poles when they are used as a pair, can give you extra stability on rocky…

Hiking boots work best when the footwear, socks, fit, and lacing all work together. A boot that feels fine for…

Packing a hiking bag well is about more than fitting everything inside. Your pack needs to carry the right safety…