PACKING FOR A hiking trip sounds simple enough. But packing properly is more challenging than it seems. Beyond the obvious— plenty of water, your smartphone, a protein bar, and a good pair of hiking ...

PEAK is all about trying to reach the top of various biomes, and to do that, you'll have to make use of all the various items you'll encounter on your trek. Stuff like fruit, mushrooms, ropes, ...

“They shouldn’t be wider than a child’s back or hang below their waist,” Dauer says. If your child complains about their ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with outdoors intern Rose Shimberg about backpacking the iconic 40-mile Timberline Trail around Mount Hood. In late August, ...

The backpack is as much a part of school life as homework, pencils and recess. Kids use backpacks to carry everything they need during the day and make a fashion statement. Unfortunately, the excess ...

Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...