Kids are great, but hiking with a toddler can stretch the patience of anyone to their limits. Still, parents need their outdoor time too, and the easiest way - often the only way - to get it is to go...

In most of the western and northwestern states (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Montana) spring black bear hunts begin shortly after bears emerge from their dens following hibernation....

It can be hard to choose the sleeping bag temperature that will be best for you. The most important function of a sleeping bag is keep to you warm when it's cold out, but you also don't want to sweat...

In my teens and early twenties, I used a handheld GPS unit on almost all of my hiking and hunting excursions. Those units saved me from getting lost multiple times. Nowadays, every smartphone and...

Overview of the Trail The Indian Cliffs is a 3-mile round-trip hike in Northern Idaho, near the town of Plummer. The trail begins on a flat bench above Lake Chatcolet, then climbs a tall, open...

With so many GPS apps for outdoor navigation, it can be difficult to decide which one is best for your needs, which features are essential, and which ones you can ignore. Each application has its own...