I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Backcountry campsites are kept more natural and only have room for a very small number of campers. They lack public facilities like restrooms and showers, but those willing to do the work to reach ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. One of the most visited national parks in the US is the ...

When you’re backpacking, you need to carry only the necessities — but since you’ll be trekking out into nature, far from all of the comforts of home, you need to make sure you’re carrying items that ...

One of my favorite parts of a backpacking trip is the food: It just hits different after a full day of hiking. As a previous backpacking guide who cooked for up to ten guests at a time, I love making ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're over campsite crowds — and campsite fees — all you have to do is strap a pack on your back and head into the backcountry ...

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Backpacking across Africa is much different than exploring any other country or continent. The scenery in Africa is so unique and offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that North America and Europe ...