Grocery stores are pretty scarce along the trail – which is why it’s important to plan your meals carefully and not overlook any key ingredients. Here’s a simple food planning method that works – whether you’re out for two days or ten. And there’s a bonus recipe as well!

Hikers and backpackers are known to take the slow road, travelling green through the forest and taking time to stop and see the… lichens? Want to know why you should like lichens as a hiker? Read on!

You’re bound to see a bear eventually if you spend enough time hiking in the wilderness. Brush up on a few tips for reducing the risk of negative encounters.

New Zealand's Islands call the backpacker in all of us to explore its charms by foot.

She’s the little sister of the famous West Coast Trail, but there’s nothing retiring or shy about this hidden gem. Vancouver Island’s Juan de Fuca Trail is close to 50 km of mud-slinging, tree-crossing, creek chasm climbing that is sure to test your mettle – and leave you wanting more!

Backpacking with kids can be a joy – but it can also be a nightmare if you head out unprepared. Read up on a few tips and tricks for making it work like a dream.

Need some ideas on how to keep on hiking on while the family grows? Follow these 10 tips and you’ll be well on your way!

You rush out the door, drive to your destination, get set to enjoy a hike – and you’ve forgotten your waterbottle, or your hiking boots, or your coat (which you notice only as rainclouds build big and black overhead). Here’s a checklist to help keep you and your gear together!

A little effort, a lot view – that about sums up the hiking opportunities in Yoho National Park, one of the gems found in Canada’s Rocky Mountains.

Stressed about dressing your kids for the outdoors? Don’t be. It´s as easy as 1-2-3. Spring, summer, fall, winter... the secret is in layers.