You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Happy end of May! This week we’re writing about hiking tips, cancer advice and ...

When it comes to outdoor pursuits, it's hard to beat hiking. Not only does it provide a terrific workout, but — as the most slow-paced method of travel — it's one of the best ways to interact with ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

Practical advice to improve your backpacking and hiking experience.

In a recent podcast interview, I was asked, “What advice or tips do you have for beginner backpackers?” You can imagine the difficulty of encapsulating nearly 20 years of experience into a sound bite, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bear with three cubs at Yellowstone National Park, USA. A bear sighting on a backpacking trip can be a truly memorable experience, ...

Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you’re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European ...