The Midwest may not be the first region that comes to mind when thinking about places to hike, but there are some absolutely ...

A mother of three says hiking for multiple days and carrying everything they needed on their backs, was the best ways to ...

Outdoor recreation of any kind can be incredibly expensive to pursue considering the amount of gear and equipment needed. REI ...

Even if you’re the type to regularly hit the ski slopes and plan snow-shoeing treks in the woods, it can be hard to imagine ...

While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have put thousands of miles into testing the best hiking backpacks. When testing a pack, we focus on comfort, ...

Most people who visit national forests, wildlife refuges and parks are white, but it shouldn’t be that way. These local and regional groups are changing that.