A nice, leisurely walk in nature, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of animals, flowers, trees, mountains, streams, and more; is there any simple pleasure in life more remarkable than a hike? How ...

Asheville is a popular summer hiking destination, but some trails nearby are even prettier in winter. Here are the five best ...

The Casa Grande Mountains form an abrupt divide in a landscape commandeered by busy transportation corridors, cotton fields, irrigation canals and desert basins dotted with neon signs denoting truck ...

For the best winter landscapes, take on snowy trails like Mazama Ridge in Washington or the Gorham Mountain Loop in Maine.

A dramatic high-altitude Washington road climbs through wildflower meadows and alpine views, offering one of the most ...

Mount Rainier is stirring and kicking off her blankets. A fine place to watch this majestic lady awaken from her winter sleep is from the Wonderland Trail. Some delicious chunks of this 92-mile, ...

Oregon’s eighth tallest mountain, a 50-mile-long scarp in the desert, makes for a delightful getaway in fall when the starry nights are crisp and the quaking aspen shiver golden leaves. Just don’t ...

Acadia National Park is one of the most beloved outdoor destinations in the United States, known for its dramatic coastline, granite peaks, and miles of well-maintained hiking trails. Located on Maine ...

Crested Butte, the San Juans and other mountain destinations are famed for their fields of wildflowers, but you don’t have to travel far to get the same effect closer to home. This guide spotlights ...