Gregg Hein, who spent six days waiting to be rescued, cited four things he would do differently. They are backpacking tips as crucial as water and food. Backpacking tips include going with somebody, ...

Essential backpacking tips every beginner needs, covering gear, packing, safety, and trail skills for a more enjoyable ...

On a hike, you not only get to move your body for some healthy exercise, you get to do so surrounded by the breathtaking nature around you. Whether you are going on a hike that's one mile or 10, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bear with three cubs at Yellowstone National Park, USA. A bear sighting on a backpacking trip can be a truly memorable experience, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hiker walking on mountain path, Yosemite, California. Who doesn't love the romantic notion of slinging everything you need to ...

Rainy days don’t have to dampen your outdoor spirit! Hiking in the rain or backpacking in the rain can be a refreshing and rewarding experience if you’re prepared. Whether you’re hitting backpacking ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...