Here's everything on outdoor experts' checklists for hitting the trails. It’s important to arrive in the great outdoors prepared — both for safety reasons and to have a more enjoyable ...

Discover the best backpacking trails in Iowa, from the rolling Loess Hills to the rugged Yellow River State Forest.

but stuffing your backpack full of things you might end up needing isn't the best way to pack. "I think one of the confusing things when you first start backpacking is 'how am I going to prepare ...