National Park Service volunteers may not be enough to save Big Prairie Ranger Station and the trails that link…
Don’t forget these essentials before trekking into the backcountry.
Wild horses and the ranges they roam face an increasingly bleak future. What solutions exist, and can they be implemented?
Enjoy the outdoors horseback without damaging the environment with these guidelines.
Trail expert and backcountry extraordinaire Mike Kinsey lays out his tips for being prepared on the trail.
A cautionary tale advises riders how to ford rivers, and explains the human body’s response to a cold-water plunge.
A horseman gives his perspective on three national park expansions.
I was loping up a beautiful high mountain valley on my sturdy Quarter Horse, Scarlet Mark, with a swiftly running river off to my right and majestic snowcapped mountains surrounding me on three sides.
Horseback teams are often called upon to cover tough terrain in an attempt to find lost or injured hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts. The team members’ roles are as varied as the situations they face.
