On the Cover: Max Patch, a scenic bald mountain in western North Carolina. Photo by David Simchock; David Simchock Photography (DavidSimchock.com)
Departments
Heather Anderson sets a speed record in Shenandoah National Park.
What I learned riding a cheap hardtail.
Hit the trail with our picks for the best new hiking gear.
New tunes from Wilco and Explosions in the Sky.
Features
Couples that have thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail together offer advice.
What to Know About Euro Nymphing
Pull some serious trout with this European fly fishing technique.
National Geographic wildlife photographer Drew Rush shares his secrets.
A trip in the Great Balsam Mountains is full of rookie mistakes.
The South has many great long trails that aren’t the A.T.