If you are thinking of taking a summer backpacking trip, now is the time to start planning. Regardless of the number of people embarking on the trip, not only will you need to pick that perfect ...

PMBeing Backpacker‘s trips editor, my adventure bucket list is long. My job entails researching the best trails, parks, and ...

A hike is often the quiet promise tucked inside a bigger adventure. You imagine panoramic views, fresh air, and that ...

From desert season to high-alpine prime time, these trails—and the skills and mini-trips behind them—will shape your 2026 ...

In recent years river cruises have turned into floating hotels for Active Travel. This is an AmaWaterways ship that Backroads uses for cycling and hiking trips in Europe. Active travel, meaning biking ...

The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

Surveys indicate that 60% of Americans are planning to travel for a vacation or getaway during the 2023 fall season, with 71% of fall travelers planning on traveling more frequently this season than ...

What it's like in Peru right now, and how you can plan a hiking trip as a solo female traveler, according to someone who's done it. Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure ...

Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide variety of hiking and backpacking courses. Take advantage of these great trips that will prepare you for your own hikes and adventures around Colorado. Early ...