Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Backcountry permits for overnight camping in wilderness areas of Rocky Mountain National Park during peak season go on sale this Saturday at 8 a.m. That ...

About 10 minutes into our four-day, three-night camping trip, tears started streaming down my 6-year-old son’s face. This did not bode well. He had already had a bowl of cereal, an orange, and an ...

Camping is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Whether you prefer car camping or backpacking, both offer unique experiences that can be tailored to fit your needs. Car camping involves ...

The sense of total isolation felt rejuvenating as I hopped off the hiker bus in the heart of Denali National Park. My two cousins and I were 43 miles from our car, dropped alone in the Alaskan ...

Sleeping at the historic Granite Park Chalet means you still have to hike in—but you don't have to pack a tent. For a moment, this Montana adventure sure feels like backpacking. First, there’s the ...

It was about 7 p.m. and the light was dimming as the sun dropped below the tops of the trees. My friend Bob Dohr and I were in Pattison State Park in northwest Wisconsin, and we had hiked between a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... About 10 minutes into our four-day, three-night camping trip, tears started streaming down my 6-year-old son’s face. This did not bode well. He had already ...

Sleeping at the historic Granite Park Chalet means you still have to hike in—but you don't have to pack a tent. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in our June 2017 issue. This version was ...