Features from Magazine

Finding the Trail Less Traveled

Hiking is more popular than ever, but if you like solitude, there’s plenty to find. | By Craig Romano

Hiking and Healing: Personal Stories on the Power of Trails

By Anna Roth

Miles of Medicine

When war leads to trauma, trails may lead the way out. | By Charlie Wakenshaw

Building Space for Everyone on Trail

This BIPOC trail crew faces racism, but they’ve also found the power of being together in community | By Zach Toliver

How WTA Trail Crews Build Storm-Ready Trails to Last

Managing rain and water runoff is key to building and maintaining trails that will stand the test of time. Here's how we do it. | By Rachel Wendling

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