A 9‑year‑old’s first backpacking trip on the Eagle Rock Loop (southeast section along the Little Missouri River) in Ouachita ...

Hiking with young kids stopped feeling like a chore when I quit expecting them to hike like adults. Now we enjoy our forest adventures.

The summer is in full swing, and although for many of us the kids have been home for a while, we're still hunting for things to keep them entertained during the summer. Many of the activities we might ...

Camping offers a great opportunity to spend time with the family and reconnect with nature but finding activities that will entertain the kids can be challenging. We’ve come up with plenty of fun, ...

Start with a place that inspires you or that you have a personal connection to. Sure, national parks have plenty of allure, but hiking through an area that your ancestors once traveled or where you ...

Want to eat, drink and sleep better in the great outdoors? Follow these tips for maximum non-minimal camping fun. Okay, so you’re not interested in glamorous camping, but why not make your next trip ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this June 2, 2014 photo provided by Scott Morris, Eszter Horanyi carries her loaded bikepacking bike over downed trees in New ...

Snowshoe hiking can also help improve your mental health by reducing stress levels. The rhythmic nature of walking on ...

At a lakeside campsite in wilderness, a young family was seated around a small campfire, joking and laughing, while two youngsters roasted marshmallows, then wrapped them around small chocolate bars ...

Backpacking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the added bonus of getting a little exercise. But those packs are not light, and it involves walking most of the time, so you definitely feel it ...