Whether it’s a short trail or a tough through-hike, our experts will bring you hiking ideas, footwear, gear, and packs for your hiking adventure. Find out where to hike and where to stay close to trails you will love.
Wakulla Springs State Park, near Tallahassee, FL, is a 6,000-acre wildlife sanctuary. It boasts jungle cruises, a swimming hole, a historic lodge, and alligators. It's December 1941, less than a week prior to the vicious bombing attack by the Japanese on Pearl...
Historic Baltimore provides an interesting and intriguing backdrop for hiking. Here are our favorite spots for hiking in Baltimore, MD. Baltimore has been a leader in building parks for its citizens to get outdoors for exercise and entertainment. As a relative...
Volksmarching is a great way to explore on foot. The American Volkssport Association is a great intro to the self-paced walking sport. One of the best ways to explore your own neighborhood or travel across the United States and beyond is on foot. But where to...
Discover the best Arizona spring wildflower spots to see the bright colors, migrating birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Some of the best Arizona spring wildflower spots might surprise you. The winter rains set the stage for upcoming colorful yellows, golds, and...
Looking for the best hiking trails in the US where you can also catch some amazing views? Here is our guide to amazing hikes with incredible scenery. Do you crave to discover new places for hiking? Nature has lots of hidden gems, and it’s up to us to discover them....
Forest bathing isn't what the name implies. Rather, it's a new way to slow down and experience the natural world around you. The first time I heard about forest bathing, I imagined a claw foot bathtub, dappled by light, under a canopy of gently blowing trees....
In northern Arizona, just over a three-hour drive from Phoenix, you’ll be transported to a rainbow-hued otherworldly landscape. The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert National Parks, near Holbrook, make for an ideal Arizona road trip. Both national parks are less...
Mendocino County, CA, 2 hours north of San Francisco Bay Area, beckons. Pack a corkscrew and hiking boots. Let your Mendocino road trip begin. Mendocino County, California, about two hours north of the San Francisco Bay Area, welcomes visitors with wineries,...
Hiking certainly takes the cake as one of the best outdoor activities. Not only is it appropriate for all ages, but you really get the chance to connect with nature. From beautiful plants to bountiful wildlife, you can explore everything that our Mother Earth has...
You will recognize the huge multi-armed Saguaro cactus as a symbol of the American West. Saguaro (pronounced suh-waa-row) have figured prominently in classic Western movies. They are a must-see when visiting Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. When you travel through...