Hikers and backpackers share a deep connection to the land. But preserving our trails takes collective effort. Here’s how you can support organizations working to protect the places we love.
Planning a hiking or backpacking trip? This complete list of links to national forests, wilderness areas, and national parks in Oregon and Washington brings public land resources together in one place.
Weather conditions can have a big impact on trip plans. Use these resources to check conditions before heading out.
Heading out during mosquito season? These tips help prevent bites while hiking, camping and backpacking, with gear and strategies that make a noticeable difference in buggy areas.
The ten essentials are all about being prepared. While you may not need all of these items on every trip, they can make a big difference when the unexpected happens.
Practical tarp setups for rainy camping and backpacking trips, plus simple emergency shelters using trekking poles, guylines, and stakes.
The I Heart Pacific Northwest website focuses on low impact practices and encourages backpackers to be mindful stewards of the wilderness. It is my belief that we are all responsible for taking care of the places that we adventure in.
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