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Backpacking

Backpacking is a recreational pursuit that involves hiking while carrying essential gear like clothing, food and camping equipment.

Our Backpacking section provides researched guides for exciting travel experiences. We give destination advice, travel tips, and firsthand experiences to enhance your backpacking adventures.

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Backpacking

Why Quality Outdoor Gear Is the Best Investment for Any Traveler

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Annabel Petty

Reliable gear is a non-negotiable part of any travel experience, whether for a weekend road trip or a months-long expedition. ...

Two wild horses grazing near the rocky shoreline of a forested island with clear blue water
Backpacking

Wild Horse Island State Park – Where to Hike, Picnic, and Spot Horses

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Harper Barton

Wild Horse Island State Park offers a rare opportunity for tranquility and scenic outdoor activities. Located in Flathead Lake, Montana, ...

Three Native American riders in traditional dress and feathered headdresses on horseback in front of a mountain range
Backpacking

Visiting the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana: What to Know

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Harper Barton

Blackfeet Indian Reservation offers a meaningful cultural experience paired with remarkable natural surroundings. Respect and cultural awareness are essential when ...

A solitary tree on a large boulder in a desert landscape with snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains in the background at sunset
Backpacking Nature

Lone Pine State Park – Best Trails, Picnic Spots & Scenic Overlooks

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Harper Barton

Lone Pine State Park offers a rewarding day-use experience just 5 miles southwest of Kalispell, Montana. Covering 279 acres with ...

Glacier Park Cabin
Backpacking Nature

Top 7 Glacier Park Cabin Rentals for Privacy, Views, and Comfort

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Annabel Petty

Glacier National Park draws in all kinds of people, hikers, nature lovers, photographers, or just folks who want to hit ...

Things to Do in Glacier National Park
Backpacking Nature

17 Things to Do in Glacier National Park That Aren’t Hiking in 2025

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Annabel Petty

Glacier National Park gives you more than peaks and trails. Most people focus on hiking, but the real experience lives ...

Places Where Scenery in Montana Will Leave You Speechless
Backpacking Nature

8 Places Where Scenery in Montana Will Leave You Speechless

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Harper Barton

Montana holds a presence that does not rely on spectacle or artificial appeal but instead offers scenes shaped by time, ...

Backpacking

5 Best Places to Sleep on a Backpacking Trip – From Hostels to Hammocks

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Harper Barton

Backpacking can be thrilling, exhausting, magical, and messy—sometimes all in one day. But one thing that can make or break ...

A Solo Traveler Trekking Through Snowy Terrain, Perfect for Solo Backpacking Adventures in The Mountains
Backpacking

10 Best Places for Solo Backpacking Adventures – Top Destinations to Explore

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Annabel Petty

Solo backpacking offers an unmatched sense of: Traveling alone allows complete control over the itinerary and the chance to connect ...

A Person with A Backpack Walking, Ideal for Carrying Easy-To-Pack Games on A Backpacking Trip
Backpacking

Easy-to-Pack Games for Your Next Backpacking Adventure

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Harper Barton

Backpacking trips offer incredible moments of adventure, but downtime is inevitable. Bringing along compact and lightweight games can help pass ...