GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONT. — I’ve traipsed around my neighborhood wearing a backpack weighted with books. I’ve tested socks, trying to find a pair that’ll stop blisters from forming on long hikes. I ...

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 season begins May 1 and runs through October 31 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (KDVR) – ...

Get off the grid and into the wild on an overnight backpacking trip. Backpackers are likely to experience the wilderness much more intimately than other types of travelers – and reap the benefits of ...

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 ...

The rugged and wild coastline of northwest Washington can be visited only by foot. Preserved as a wilderness inside Olympic National Park, it’s a stunning getaway for all who can make the effort to ...

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 ...