Deep in the wilderness of this Washington state national park lies a vibrant alpine lake that's perfect for camping, fishing, ...

Sixty years ago, Congress passed the Wilderness Act, establishing a National Wilderness Preservation System and defining wilderness as a place where “man himself is a visitor who does not remain.” ...

Huffing and puffing, my friend Clayton and I crested the saddle we had been climbing for nearly three hours. After gaining 1,800 feet of elevation, we finally laid eyes on our backpacking destination: ...

Editor’s Note: The CT Series is a special series of hiking articles about the Colorado Trail (CT) that runs from May through October. The CT is a unique and well maintained continuous trail, spanning ...