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Stunning New Documentary “Why (Do I Hike)” is a Love Letter to Thru-Hiking
Croatian filmmaker and thru-hiker Nikola "Tesla" Horvat has released a stunning new documentary from the Colorado Trail entitled "Why (Do I Hike)."
Top of Georgia Hiker Hostel to Reopen as Around the Bend
The iconic AT hostel Top of Georgia, which closed its doors in May 2019, is reopening under new ownership with the name Around the Bend. Gordon and
DNA Sequencing Could Help ID Hiker Found Dead in 2018
Authorities and amateur sleuths are hoping cutting-edge DNA sequencing technology will soon provide a breakthrough in the mysterious case of Mostly
Trek Readers Share Their Best Spooky Hiking Stories
If you're a hiker, chances are you have at least one or two spooky hiking stories. Most of us have felt that feeling of bottomless (if irrational)
5 Tried and True Safety Tips for Hiking During Hunting Season
With beautiful foliage, crisp air, and a newfound lack of buzzing insects, autumn is an ideal time to go hiking. But there’s a catch: hunting
12 Reasons You’ll Love (and Hate) Night Hiking
The second full moon of October, the Blue Moon, will fall on Halloween night this year. What better way to celebrate the convergence of a rare lunar
7 Items to Level Up Your Camping Menu (Plus a Giveaway!)
The following is a sponsored post brought to you by Stanley. Food can be as much of a draw to the outdoors as solitude, fresh air, and
Mountain Lions and Thru-Hiking: Your Questions Answered
Last week, a viral video showing a mountain lion following a Utah hiker up a trail for six tense minutes made waves on social media. However, critics
Avoid These 8 Common Thru-Hiking Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes. And when you're taking on a monumental challenge like a thru-hike, you're likely to make more than a few of them. Accepting
The Best Outdoor Gear Deals from Amazon’s Prime Day Sale
There's still a day left to score some sweet deals on outdoor and camping gear from Amazon's annual Prime members-only Prime Day sale. The sale ends