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PCT Hiker Hospitalized After Rattlesnake Bite
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker was airlifted to the hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake north of Tehachapi, California on Friday. The hiker's
ATC Urges Hikers To Stay Indoors Amid Hazardous Air Quality
Smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada continues to generate poor air quality across much of the eastern United States. New York City recorded some
Celebrate National Trails Day 2023 by Volunteering on Your Favorite Trail
Hey. Hey, you. Tomorrow (Saturday, June 3rd) is National Trails Day. Celebrated annually on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day is an
New Debt Ceiling Bill Would Fast-Track Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion
The debt ceiling bill announced by President Joe Biden and House Republicans on Sunday includes a surprise provision that would fast-track completion
14 Handy Tricks To Get Better Sleep While Backpacking
Backpacking is hard work, but it's also supposed to be fun (even if it's of the Type II variety). When you're deep in the mountains with dozens of
Search Continues for Missing Smoky Mountains Hiker in North Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are still searching for a hiker who went missing in the park over a week ago. Gordon Kaye, 69, of Tampa,
Two Suspects Arrested for Allegedly Selling Drugs to Appalachian Trail Hikers
Police have arrested a man and woman for allegedly selling narcotics to Appalachian Trail hikers near Franklin, North Carolina. The Macon County, NC
The Benefits of Solo Backpacking: 7 Reasons Hiking Alone Is Awesome
The trail is a place of community and friendship. But it’s also a place for solitude and introspection, a proving ground where hikers test their own
100+ Backpacking Food Ideas
Resupply is an art. As a thru-hiker, you must to learn to identify foods that will keep well without refrigeration, survive the abuse of being
SheFly Go There Pants Review
My most embarrassing trail story? I have so many it's hard to choose—but strong contenders include any of the myriad times I've been caught with my