In the comfort of your home-on-the-roam, explore the most overlooked spots along the country’s most iconic roads.
Road trips are a staple of the American dream....
Savor the Mediterranean of the west: Mexico’s long, slender arm of the Baja California Peninsula is embellished with rich turquoise water, white-sand bays and r...
With gently rolling terrain, diverse habitats, a variety of wildlife, well-maintained trail systems and forests that provide an enjoyable year-round escape, the...
Although the Chicago metro area is a bit limited by geography, a short drive to the outskirts of the city to visit a state park or conservation area or a longer...
A nomadic lifestyle offers freedom and spontaneity, but it’s much more enjoyable when you aren’t reliant on fast food for sustenance. You might be surprised by ...
On the 25th Anniversary of Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, the team behind the recommendations and evaluations you've come to depend on are announcing the ...
Many backpackers dream of spending weeks—or even months—on trail; the proliferation of Instagram eye candy, along with popular books and films like Wild, A Walk...
Hickory Nut Gorge, which sits 45 minutes east of downtown Asheville, North Carolina is a 14-mile-long canyon known for its granite outcroppings and the placid w...
Located off of the eastern coast of Spain in the Balearic Islands, the island of Ibiza—also known as the Party Capital of the World—covers an area of 221.07 squ...
This year marks our 80th anniversary. We’re celebrating by going back in time, to trace the history of the modern-day backpack, a history slightly older than we...
I know I’m going to eat it somewhere in the middle of the berm. It’s a beautiful wave of dirt, piled high and smooth, but I’m carrying too much speed as I enter...
