Knowing how to hang a bear bag the right way protects your meals and reduces the chance of unwanted wildlife encounters.

The Silence Between Footsteps Solo backpacking is an exercise in stripping away the noise of everyday life. The further you go, the...

What If I See a Bear? Black Bears are wild animals, and their behavior can be unpredictable. While rare, attacks on humans do happen, and...

The first step when you suspect you may have veered off the trail is to stop and stay calm.