Backpacking forces you to think carefully. Every ounce matters. The wrong gear slows you down, wears you out, and kills your trip. So what gear is actually worth packing? What helps on the trail, and ...

Figuring out what to eat on a camping or backpacking trip can become its own adventure, especially in the backcountry, when access to civilization is limited. Sure, there are plenty of tasty ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) -Summer vacation is officially over, so with the kids back in school, many of us have returned to packing and preparing healthy lunches to keep kids fueled for the day. As ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Homework and lots of take-home assignments can take a heavy toll on kids — literally. It’s a surprising fact, but thousands of ...