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Will Bark Beetles Spell the End of Forests As We Know Them?
Icefields Parkway winds its way through the Canadian Rockies between Banff and Jasper national parks. It's obvious why many count the Parkway among
Numb Toes After Finishing Your Thru-Hike? Here’s Why.
In July of 2018, I lost most of the sensitivity in my toes on both feet. I didn't think much of it at first. I was in the middle of an Appalachian
ATC Warns of Surge in COVID Cases Near 100 Mi Wilderness
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) warned hikers today in a Facebook post of a reported uptick in COVID-19 cases near Maine's 100 Mile
7 Things I Absolutely Hated About Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
You either have a good time or a good story, as the saying goes. Now that I've completed the Appalachian Trail, I love to look back and laugh at all
The Thru-Hiker’s Guide to Safe and Effective Hitchhiking
Hitchhiking is the easiest, most efficient way for thru-hikers to travel between town and the trail. After all, we don’t have cars and we often don’t
This Map Predicts Peak Fall Color Change in Every US County
Autumn is finally around the corner, though it may not feel like it at the moment. Much of the country is still baking in very summer-like heat, but
Have We All Been Filtering Our Water Wrong the Whole Time?
On a recent backpacking trip, I stopped at a stream to filter water along with some other hikers. We were making hiker trash small talk (“Man, I'm
New Legislation Could Fast-Track CDT Completion by 2028
A new bill introduced in the US House of Representatives last Friday would fast-track the completion of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT).
All CA National Forests, Including PCT, Closed Due to Fires
The USDA Forest Service is closing all California national forests to the public for two weeks starting today. The closures affect some 20 million
Thru-Hiker to Portage Canoe 300 Miles for Suicide Prevention
Evan Hansen will carry his canoe 300 miles across Minnesota to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. Click here to donate to Portage for