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Almost Roughing It: Glamping

Not a fan of hardcore camping? “Glamping” gets you out in nature — without sacrificing the comforts of home.

The Benefits of Solo Camping

Solo camping can stoke your appetite for adventure, bring you closer to nature, and put you in touch with your true self.

How to Build a Campfire

A few basic instructions are all you need to light up your next outdoor adventure.

How to Leave No Trace

The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace help us protect and care for our wild spaces.

How to Protect Yourself From Ticks

Seven ways to protect yourself this tick season with these tips.

Campfire Cuisine

Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.

How to Eat Well While Camping

Roughing it doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck with bad food.

5 Foil-Pack Meals Perfect for Camping

Perfect for camping, grilling, or a mess-free meal in your kitchen, these foil packets are simple and satisfying.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail

No matter how far you hike, the Appalachian Trail serves as a reminder that any journey begins with a single step.

Take a Night-Hike

Hiking after dark heightens the senses in wonderful ways. Learn about the the skills you need to undertake this adventure.

Hiking the Grand Canyon

Test your physical strength on a trek below the rim of one of America’s most challenging natural wonders: the Grand Canyon.

On the Trail to Machu Picchu

What if your curiosity leads to a transformational trek in the Andes?

How to Prepare for a Long-Distance Hiking Trip

Here’s how to explore the nation’s most pristine long-distance hiking trails — and discover your inner strength along the way.

How to Pack a Backpack

Carry and access all your gear more easily with this efficient, ergonomic approach.

How to Get Started With Rucking

Learn how adding a weighted pack (known as a rucksack) can elevate the strength and endurance effects as you prepare for your long-distance hike.

American Wonders, Revisited

Our nation’s most iconic vacation destinations are that much more awe-inspiring when you experience them up close under your own steam.

4 Road-Trip Routes

These classic road trips are packed with history and adventure. You might just be inspired to spend more time out of your car than in it.

National Treasures

Celebrate the National Park Service by exploring the remarkable places it protects.

9 Hidden Gems of our National Park System

Escape into nature and step back in time to explore some of the less-visited treasures in our national park system.

Traveling the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel back in time along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail to better understand our past, present, and future.