Best Hiking Boots 2026: Top Picks for Every Trail and Budget
The best hiking boots of 2026 ranked and compared across day hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering categories to help you find the right pair for your next adventure.
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SHOT Show 2026: The Most Important New Outdoor Gear Announced in Las Vegas
SHOT Show 2026 officially kicks off today in Las Vegas, and it is already shaping up to be one of the most important events of the year for anyone tracking the best hunting equipment 2026 has to offer. For readers following new hunting gear 2026 announcements or looking for early insight into SHOT Show outdoor…
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Kilian Jornet States of Elevation Midway Update
Kilian Jornet’s States of Elevation: Midway Through the Ultimate U.S. 14ers Challenge Kilian Jornet States of Elevation challenge electrifies ultra-endurance runners and high-altitude adventurers with its pinnacle of human grit in America’s wildest terrain. This bold 2025 project, underway since early September, aims to summit all 58 publicly accessible 14ers (peaks over 14,000…
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When Bears Bring the Drama: A Tail—or Should I Say “Tale”?
Picture this: a quiet Alaskan forest, a lone trail camera sitting on sentry duty—and then, action. On August 5th, Anchorage’s wild side decided to throw its own solo show. Enter the star: A Very Large Bear, who had apparently taken it upon itself to audition for the role of “Fur-Covered Hulk” in the latest wildlife…
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Exploring the Best Hiking Areas Across the U.S.: A Trailblazer’s Guide
If you’re someone who loves the crunch of leaves underfoot, the smell of pine in the air, and the occasional squirrel staring you down like you owe it money, then you’re probably on the hunt for the perfect hiking area. The United States is a treasure trove of trails, from rugged mountain paths to serene…
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9 New National Trails for You to Blaze
MY BODY IS READY! In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 3, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the designation of nine new national recreation trails in nine states, adding 340 miles to the National Trails System. The newly designated trails join a network of more than 1,300 existing…
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2 Wild Animals I’ve Gotta See (& 1 I Never Want to See Again)
I’ve spent a lot of time in the wilderness, but there are two critters I need to see in the wild before I die… One of the coolest things about being an outdoorsman is spotting wild animals in their natural environment. As a hunter, I’ve spent countless hours sitting very still and being very quiet–as…
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3 Freaky Things Hikers & Hunters Find in the Woods
The fact that there’s a rational explanation doesn’t quite stop the shivers down my spine. Here’s a bit of secret wisdom courtesy of everyone who has ever spent a significant amount of time in the deep backwoods: Sooner or later, you’re going to see something freaky. Of course, not everyone is lucky enough to get…
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3 Reasons the Bigfoot Legend Will Never Die
Whether or not Bigfoot lives, his legend is immortal. Here’s why. Since the beginning of recorded human history, people who spend a lot of time in the outdoors (and, not so long ago, that was almost all of us) have reported seeing supersized and hairy humanoids. From the giants of the Bible, to the Himalayan…
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Wilderness Survival: Take Care of Your Feet
The most overlooked outdoor survival strategy is right under your nose—well, five or six feet under your nose. Your backcountry comfort – not to mention survival – starts from the ground up. | Image courtesy of MaxPixel.com Ask any infantryman, and they’ll tell you that taking good care of your feet is one of the…
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Best Hiking Trails in the U.S.
Hiking through the wilderness is a great way to experience the outdoors. There are a lot of opportunities for the adventurous minded to connect with nature. If you would like to go on a trip but not quite sure where to go hiking, we have prepared a list of some of the best hiking trails…
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The Ten Essentials for Camping & Hiking
When you are headed out into the great outdoors for your camping trip, nobody likes to or wants to have a heavy pack But the stories about camping are filled with the incidents of people who sought to take on less supplies in order to skimp on weight and they paid dearly for the lack…
