To say that long-distance hiking has blown up since Backpacker started publishing would be the mother of all understatements. In 1973, the year our first issue went out, just 8 people completed the ...

The greatest hurdle to completing the Pacific Crest Trail may no longer be the physical challenge of traveling its 2,650 miles. Not only is scoring a permit for the thru-hike nearly impossible these ...

There are many ways to experience and enjoy Lake Tahoe in the summer, from sunbathing on the beaches to splashing in the lake’s crystal clear waters. For those looking to hike, bike or take their ...