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The Journey Toward Trails for Everyone

by Charlie Lieu

Fuel Your Hike With These Ready-To-Go Meals

Backpacking food has come a long way in recent years. Meals today are creative and delicious. We took prepared meals out on trail this fall to give them a try. Here are some of our favorites.

Conservation & Social Justice: "We're All Traveling on the Same Trail"

Luis Villa, Executive Director of Latino Outdoors, reflects how a hike in Costa Rica sparked a new understanding of the connections between social and environmental movements.

Hiking Toward Healing

Time on trail is helping me recover from years of trauma | By Pam McPeek

How to Stay Healthy for a Lifetime on Trail

By Craig Romano

Caring for Each Other on Trail

The skills we teach our crew leaders and volunteers can help cultivate a more welcoming trail community — whether on a work party or just out on your own. By Janée Romesberg

My Hair Was Made for Wild Adventure

By Chelsea Murphy

Hiking from Seattle to Snoqualmie Pass: A Trail System at Work

Trail networks — which form endless loop and thru hike possibilities — can help us create the hiking experiences of our dreams | By Rachel Wendling

Shaping the Future of Recreation in Snoquera

Snoquera offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation | By Christina Hickman

Helping Disabled People Find Belonging Outdoors

Accessibility can benefit everyone who spends time on trail | By Syren Nagakyrie

Making Connections: How Small Trails Can Make a Big Difference

Small trails can have a big impact in creating a healthy trail system that lets people explore from backyards to the backcountry. By Anna Roth

A Good Hiker Dog — How to Prepare for a Great Day on Trail

Some careful prep work can help ensure you and your furry friend have a fabulous time when you hit the trail | By Sandra Saathoff