Outdoor Escapes

Most modern synthetic hiking shoes are comfortable within about 20 miles, structured synthetics take 20 to 30 miles, and full-grain leather boots want 20 … Read more

How to find dark sky parks for a weekend trip comes down to order of operations: start from the official International Dark Sky Places … Read more

To photograph a mountain view with a phone, clean the lens, pick a viewpoint with clear depth between foreground and peaks, set exposure so … Read more

Blisters on a long walking day are almost always friction, moisture and heat working together, so you prevent them by fixing the rubbing and … Read more

Learning how to plan a stargazing trip for beginners comes down to three decisions: when you go, how far you drive, and what you … Read more

Training for a walking vacation comes down to three things: enough lead time, walking sessions that get longer by small steps rather than all … Read more

Learning how to layer clothes for a cold weather hike comes down to three thin layers that each do one job: move sweat off … Read more

Most hikers underestimate how long a hike will take, and the number on the trail sign is almost always the most optimistic figure available. … Read more

What to pack for a day hike in spring comes down to seven things: footwear you have already walked in, a three-layer clothing system, … Read more

A trail map is a scaled picture of a route and the land around it, usually topographic, showing trails, landmarks, water and the shape … Read more