The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

Yosemite's most underrated trail, like many of the park's most popular routes, gets its name from historical figures. Olmstead Point was named after landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and his ...

Built in 1956, this beloved hotel on the shores of Lake McDonald within Glacier National Park is undergoing renovations this ...

USA Today has released its list of the 10 best hiking trails in the United States for 2025. Two trails in New York state ...

As for animals, make plenty of noise when hiking and always secure your food and garbage. You may see black bears in the park, but close encounters are rare. Keep your distance.

Hiking One way to get to General Sherman is the Main Trail. The Main Trail can be accessed from a parking lot off Wolverton Road and it's a half-mile walk downhill to reach the tree.

Morro Bay slows everything down. Its centerpiece, Morro Rock, is a 23-million-year-old volcanic plug sacred to the Chumash people. The bay itself is ideal for e-foiling, an adventurous blend of ...

The Mojave Narrows Regional Park offers a green oasis in the desert landscape. This park has fishing lakes where you can catch bass and catfish. Families love the picnic areas under shady trees. The ...

Trying to choose between the hundreds of great hikes near Seattle can be overwhelming. I’m a local who can point you to tried-and-true trails in the area, along with a few of my favorites. Hiking is ...

Getting inside a sturdy structure or at least an automobile is the best move when thunder roars, but just not being in water or being the tallest object around is a good start.