NEW MEXICO SEARCH AND RESCUE SAY THEY TYPICALLY DO 130 HIKER RESCUES EACH YEAR. LAST YEAR, THAT NUMBER WAS DOWN A BIT TO 90. REPORTER ALYSSA MUNOZ FOUND OUT WHY. THEY’RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT NAVIGATION ...

Solo backpacking through Yosemite offers a unique way to experience the park’s dramatic landscapes, quiet trails, and unforgettable wilderness moments. In Part 1, the journey begins with practical ...

These destinations offer women-centric accommodations, respectful environments, and intuitive layouts, making them perfect for independent exploration.

After two women were killed while hiking in Wayne County in a murder spree that killed one other, ABC4 spoke with a local ...

Rachael Mead’s body once carried her across Antarctic ice sheets. At 55, she set out to reclaim her resilience – and what she discovered was surprising.

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 ...

If you’ve done couples and family trips, and getaways with the girls/guys, but never a solo trip, you may be nervous about venturing out on your own – especially if you’re older. Traveling alone after ...

Master solo backpacking safety in South America with expert tips on money management, accommodation security, transportation, and cultural awareness for safe travels. Solo backpacking through South ...

Early this spring, during a fact-finding sprint up a storm-damaged section of the Appalachian Trail (AT), I had a comical epiphany about my backpacking life: Despite hiking 11,000 miles since 2019, or ...

Whether you hike occasionally or go on a backpacking trip every weekend, knowing what snacks to pack so you’re fueled and satisfied on the trail is important. Montana-based backpacker Kathleen Neves ...