GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONT. — I’ve traipsed around my neighborhood wearing a backpack weighted with books. I’ve tested socks, trying to find a pair that’ll stop blisters from forming on long hikes. I ...

Get off the grid and into the wild on an overnight backpacking trip. Backpackers are likely to experience the wilderness much more intimately than other types of travelers – and reap the benefits of ...

Backcountry permits for overnight camping in wilderness areas of Rocky Mountain National Park during peak season go on sale this Saturday at 8 a.m. That season begins May 1 and runs through October 31 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (KDVR) – ...

About 10 minutes into our four-day, three-night camping trip, tears started streaming down my 6-year-old son’s face. This did not bode well. He had already had a bowl of cereal, an orange, and an ...

Sleeping at the historic Granite Park Chalet means you still have to hike in—but you don't have to pack a tent. For a moment, this Montana adventure sure feels like backpacking. First, there’s the ...

This summer, I was reminded how varied backpacking can be when two trips in September provided a stark contrast.