Solo backpacking is an exciting way to explore the world, providing freedom and adventure in spades. But with that independence comes responsibility—prioritizing safety when navigating unfamiliar ...

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A hiker was found dead while on a solo backpacking trip at the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service reported a concerned family called 911 Tuesday afternoon ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo/Will Brendza) A few years ago, I was on night two of (what was supposed to be) an 8-day solo backpacking trip on the ...